Creative
The Creative Department is The Heritage Foundation's in-house graphic design shop—handling the design, layout, and production of creative concepts for print and digital products including invitations, books, social media graphics, advertising campaigns, video and other collateral that advances organizational goals. Under the supervision of the Art Director, the intern will collaborate with the Creative team and across the organization to create brand appropriate design solutions that resonate with defined audiences. The intern will be involved in the entire design process from conceptualization of a design idea through publication.
Digital Strategy
The Digital Strategy team is responsible for the creation and maintenance of all of The Heritage Foundation’s web properties, including Heritage.org and DailySignal.com. TheDigital Strategy interns work includes, but is not limited to: Assisting in production of live videos, i.e. brainstorming ideas, gathering information, and assisting on set. Drafting social media posts and creating content for Instagram stories. Uploading and making minor corrections to existing web pages using the content management system. Assisting with quality review and testing of new web products. Reporting on our web metrics, as well as assisting in our Search Engine Optimization efforts and web analytics.
Media Relations
The Heritage Foundation Media Relations Department is responsible for promoting Heritage’s message across key media outlets - radio, television, print, and online news. Interns play an important role in the daily operations of the department through responsibilities that include answering and fielding requests from the media hotline, compiling a daily report of Heritage quotes and mentions from major media outlets, pulling press lists, and working with staff to craft media pitches promoting Heritage experts or products on the top issues of the day. This position requires an interest in the news cycle, demonstrated good judgment, attention to detail, and strong writing skills.
Publishing
The Heritage Foundation’s Publishing team strives to win the war of ideas by building industry-leading, innovative owned-media platforms and digital assets that reach influential audiences. We do this by producing insightful and compelling content on Heritage.org, The Daily Signal, The Insider magazine, and our social media channels. Interns will be responsible for reporting and researching policy issues, updating our websites, writing Daily Signal articles, and creating video scripts. Prior journalism experience is preferred as well as the technical ability to film and edit video. Knowledge of AP Style, Drupal and WordPress is a plus. This is a hands-on job and requires the ability to stay organized and work under pressure. It is a great learning experience with lots of practical experience.
The Daily Signal
The Daily Signal is the multimedia news organization of The Heritage Foundation. Reporting interns will be part of the news team and be responsible for gathering news, reporting and writing articles, as well as writing and creating social media videos. Strong writing skills are required, and prior journalism experience is preferred. The reporting intern should be prepared to write one or two stories per day, select photos to accompany his or her stories and submit those stories in a timely manner. Interns are expected to cover events in Washington, D.C., including congressional hearings and rallies or protests. Interns will also have opportunities to create photo or multimedia essays on current events. Assignments are pitched by interns and assigned by editors. Knowledge of AP Style and WordPress is a plus.
Video Production
The video production intern will produce insightful and compelling content for The Heritage Foundation and The Daily Signal, Heritage’s multimedia news organization. This involves technical ability to film, edit, and produce timely video content relevant and appealing to a diverse audience. Interns will be responsible to help organize, maintain, and utilize video production equipment in the filming of interviews and live-video projects at Heritage and around Washington, D.C. Interns will also be trained to independently conduct interviews, produce original video content for The Daily Signal, and assist behind-the-scenes in the production of live broadcasts of events, interviews, and commentaries. This is a hands-on job and requires the ability to stay organized, learn quickly, and work under pressure.
Marketing: Campaigns, Product Development and Promotion, Market Research, Audience Building
The Marketing department plans and implements marketing campaigns that promote conservative policy solutions and build awareness of The Heritage Foundation, runs a comprehensive market research program that informs organizational strategy and innovation, coordinates with other departments to produce marketing materials that advance the organization’s goals, and builds audiences for online products. As part of the marketing term, interns will have the opportunity to help with primary market research studies, marketing campaigns, content creation, and Heritage’s branded apparel shop. Marketing interns have an opportunity to become familiar with a wide variety of public policy issues, marketing and communications, and to see how all aspects of Heritage work together to promote and support conservative policies.
