Narrative Lab Internship - Research and Writing Intern

Role Description

Under the supervision of the Narrative Lab Manager, the Narrative Lab Intern is responsible for supporting the multimedia advocacy activities of the Trans Agenda for Liberation Narrative Lab.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct media tracking and analysis
• Draft and copy-edit emails
• Research and write memos or fact sheets on media portrayal of transgender issues
• Support the development of a Narrative Lab newsletter and outreach schedule
• Represent the Trans Agenda for Liberation Narrative Lab at events, internal and external task forces, coalitions, workgroups, as approved by the Principal Narrative Strategist
• Participate in team meetings as requested
• Take part in professional development activities at the organization
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to proofread documents for both substance and typographical errors
• Takes initiative to manage the execution of projects once direction is given
• Excellent organizational skills and can handle multiple projects
• Meets deadlines consistently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Has strong interpersonal skills and displays cultural sensitivity and awareness
• Demonstrates flexibility, agility, and adaptability to changing priorities, setbacks, and challenges
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing transgender freedom and racial & economic justice

Requirements

• Part Time, Temporary (Minimum 3 months, ~15 hrs/week)
• Location: This position can be remote or work out of TLC’s offices in Oakland or Brooklyn
• Compensation: $2,100 per month of the internship

Benefits

• EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
• Transgender Law Center is proud to be an affirmative action employer
• All interested individuals, including Black, Indigenous, and other people of color; women and femmes; people with disabilities; and people who are transgender, intersex, lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer are particularly urged to apply