| Project Title | A student with a communications background to support NHC Public Affairs and work on communications activities related to the NHC. To provide practical experience, establish a professional network, and provide broad exposure to our organization to prepare college students and postgraduates for their future career in communications. Technical support media interviews, writing, strategic messaging for social media and the NHC website |
| Mentor | Maria Torres |
| Line office | NWS |
| Host office/program/lab | National Hurricane Center |
| Location | Miami, Florida |
| I prefer to host an intern | In person |
| Local transportation: | I recommend bringing a car to get to/from work and/or grocery stores, etc. |
| Academic Level | Graduate (MS or PhD), Undergraduate (at least sophomore status at time of application) |
| Preferred Majors | Communications & Journalism |
| Other skills required | Skill in written and oral communication sufficient to develop new information materials including news releases, online feature content (including web and social media), fact sheets, and brochures; Some knowledge of meteorology sufficient to interpret and communicate hurricane forecasts, skills in arranging media interviews and handling different social media platforms. Familiar and proficient with email communications. |
| Other skills interns may learn: | Develop and prepare a wide range of written products to communicate and generate media and public interest in/understanding about the science and service of NHC. These include news releases, fact sheets, and online feature content (for web and social media platforms). Provide support to NHC Communications by assisting with the NHC Media Pool during an active storm and update contact information during an event. |
| Project Description: | NHC is seeking a student in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field to support National Hurricane Center (NHC) Public Affairs and work on NHC communications activities related to the NHC. The purpose of this internship is to provide practical experience, establish a professional network, and provide broad exposure to our organization to prepare college students and postgraduates for their future career in communications. This would be a 27-week internship during the Hurricane season months (June – November) working alongside NHC Public Affairs, and assisting NHC leaders with a number of communications activities during the season, including: technical support for media interviews and writing strategic messaging for social media and the NHC website. Some of the National Weather Service’s most exciting and high-profile work happens at NHC, including hurricane monitoring, forecasting, impact-based decision support services, and high-impact media engagement. The intern will strengthen NHC’s relationships with the media networks throughout the hurricane season by arranging media interviews and creating online written content related to tropical weather forecasting. The intern will receive guidance on and experience first-hand how the media operations are conducted at NHC during active storms. A work space with laptop access will be provided for the student at NHC to conduct media collaboration and to perform duties and complete assignments. |
Application Instructions:
See “How to Apply” on The William M. Lapenta NOAA Student Internship Program Website. Applications close January 3rd, 2024, at 11:59PM (EST).