GovLoop Fall 2015 Fellowship Program

Come work for GovLoop this Fall! We’re looking for bright, hard-working current or recent students to join us starting August 31st for a PAID internship in downtown DC. We are accepting applications until July 31st. Positions can be 4 or 8 months based on availability. The full job descriptions can be found below.

GovLoop is the leading knowledge network for government where more than 200,000+ federal, state, and local public sector employees connect and collaborate around their common challenges and interests. GovLoop has been featured in over 125 articles from the Wall Street Journal to the Washington Post and won the 2009 Federal 100 Award, 2009 AFCEA Social Media Award, and Government Technology's 2010 GovDoers, Dreamers, and Drivers Award.

Throughout GovLoop’s history, more than 50 fellows have worked as integral contributors to core projects including our research guides, online and in-person training, digital marketing campaigns, the GovLoop Mentors Program, web and graphic design and much more. Past fellows have gone onto jobs at State Department, OMB, National Geographic, Deloitte, among others.

EDITORIAL FELLOW (Approx dates: August 31 - December 18/April 17):
Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with content creation of research reports and GovLoop guides
• Conducting interviews, research, and analysis on latest government key topics
• Help write compelling daily content for the GovLoop audience including the DorobekINSIDER, webinars and event recaps
• Attending government-related events in DC and capturing content through blogs, videos, and photos
• Copy editing blogs, guides and various GovLoop projects
• Recruiting, identifying, and interviewing thought leaders in government
• Identifying best practices, strategies and challenges for government

Qualifications:

• Strong research and writing skills
• Experience and interest in the public sector
• Dynamic go-getter who can handle a range of tasks
• Passion for social media and new technology
• Ability to conduct quick research and synthesize into compelling, summary content

DESIGN & MULTIMEDIA FELLOW(S) (Approx dates: August 31 - December 18/April 17):
Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the layout and design of GovLoop content such as guides, reports, and other online resources as needed
• Assisting our event and marketing departments in designing collateral for in-person and online events, including posters, icons, web banners, etc.
• Image research, illustration, and designing marketing materials and collateral for print and the web (help us design items like new t-shirts, business cards, powerpoints, flyers, and more)
• Designing and developing new web landing pages
• Plan, produce, and edit instructional design and event videos that will be used in a range of capacity from on-demand courses to promotional videos

Qualifications:

• Student or recently graduated (preferable graphic/web design, audio/film production, computer science, marketing, but will also consider other degrees with relevant experience)
• One or more of the following skills
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Indesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator)
  • Experience with FinalCutProX and/or Adobe Premiere
  • Experience conducting and editing audio (i.e. radio interviews or vocal)
  • Experience with working in HTML, CSS and/or Javascript also a plus, as well as experience with designing for Wordpress or other CMS platforms.
• Ability to manage projects effectively and efficiently as well as excellent oral and written communication. Professionalism in collaborating with others both inside and outside of the office.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND EVENTS FELLOW(S) (Approx dates: August 31 - December 18/April 17):
Responsibilities will include:

• Assist with the planning and implementation of in-person and online events
• Build ROI reports on marketing program metrics
• Support account managers and sales team in day-to-day operations
• Work with VP of Business Development and Senior Learning Consultant on marketing and sales tools and operations
• Develop slide decks and other digital training materials, as needed
• Assist with the preparation of business proposals and contract reporting activities, as needed
• Work closely with Salesforce, ON24 and additional sales forecasting and event management software

Qualifications:

• Dynamic go-getter who can handle a range of tasks and is comfortable multi-tasking
• Strong communication skills
• Past customer service experience preferred
• Past event planning or marketing experience preferred