About this role
About Taxpayers Protection Alliance Foundation
The Taxpayers Protection Alliance Foundation (TPAF) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to educating the public about the effects of excessive taxation and spending by all levels of government through research, investigative reporting, and analysis. TPAF also educates the public about government transparency and openness in the United States and around the world.
The Taxpayers Protection Alliance Foundation (TPAF) is seeking a highly motivated part-time intern to join our policy team. Candidates should have an interest in economic and regulatory policy areas now being debated in Congress and within the executive branch as well as a strong commitment to free-market economics and limited government.
An ideal candidate will have strong writing skills. Previous experience in policy research is preferred but not required.
This role will be part-time, in person, in Washington, D.C.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Drafting creative social media content for the organization’s Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube accounts, including rapid response content for breaking news and curating videos;
- Assisting the VP of Communications as needed with press releases and media advisories;
- Updating press contacts for the organization, making sure state and national broadcast and print pitching lists are accurate and complete;
- Advising team on up-and-coming social media trends to populate into algorithms and maximize impressions
- Graphic design for various TPAF materials
- Attending various events in Washington, D.C. to promote the TPAF brand and assist with live-tweeting.
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