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Simon Chaitowitz Communications Internship
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Washington, D.C.
Position Overview: Non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving human and animal lives is seeking a recent graduate or student currently studying communications, marketing, digital media, or related field for a paid, part-time, hybrid internship in Washington, D.C. for summer 2025. Position requires experience recording and editing videos.
About the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Industry: Non-profit organization
The Physicians Committee’s Mission & Vision: The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is dedicated to saving and improving human and animal lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. Our vision is to create a healthier world in which health and compassion are central values in science and medicine.
The Physicians Committee’s Values:
- Compassion: We encourage compassion for people and animals.
- Health: We promote good health through good nutrition. We practice what we preach by having a vegan office environment, ongoing nutrition education, and a culture that supports health and wellness.
- Truth: We base our recommendations on evidence, not on biases or what is commonly accepted.
- Professionalism: We hold our work to the highest standards, down to the last detail. This shows up in our scientific publications, our campaign work, and our public communications, and also in our appearance, our work ethic, how we keep our workspaces and take care of our resources, our focus on professional development, and the courtesies we extend to others.
- Action: We speak out against unhealthful, dangerous and unethical practices. We push limits and persevere.
- Innovation: We bring new approaches to solving problems and continually seek ways to be more effective. We are not afraid to take risks.
- Urgency: Our problems are urgent, and so are our responses. We stay alert to issues that need our attention and stay in close touch with one another and with our members and partners so we’re able to take immediate action whenever necessary.
- Dedication: This is a cause, not just a job. We go the extra mile to bring about a healthier, more compassionate world.
- Collaboration: Working together, everyone achieves more. We collaborate with each other, with our members, and with other organizations.
- Positivity: We approach our work with optimism. We plan with the end in mind and envision success.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Organization-Size: Approximately 100 employees.
Learn More About the Physicians Committee: We invite you to visit our website at PCRM.org or our YouTube channel.
About the Internship
Position Title: Simon Chaitowitz Communications Internship
About the Communications Team: The Physicians Committee’s communications team works to maximize publicity for our campaigns, programs, and research studies through traditional and social media. The team oversees all media relations, social media, videos, advertising, digital marketing, and website management for the organization.
About the Internship: This internship honors the late Ms. Simon Chaitowitz, a writer, public relations professional, and longtime leader of the Physicians Committee’s communications team. The internship is a great opportunity to gain valuable communications, video editing, and social media skills while working for an organization dedicated to saving and improving human and animal lives.
The Simon Chaitowitz Communications Intern will provide support for the communications team’s video and social media work. Internship learning opportunities may include:
- Developing concepts for videos, shooting footage, and editing TikTok videos, Instagram Reels, and Youtube shorts
- Filming our program experts at our Washington, DC office
- Attending events in the Washington, D.C. area to capture footage for social media videos as needed.
- Helping with our social media strategy
All interns will receive an orientation at the start of their internship and ongoing support from their staff mentor. The Physicians Committee will assist the intern in obtaining course credit if applicable.
Work Location: Hybrid in Washington, D.C. This position requires filming on an estimated weekly basis at our headquarters in Washington, D.C. (Friendship Heights on Metro's Red Line). The remaining work will be performed remotely from a location within the Washington D.C., metropolitan area.
Time Frame and Work Schedule: This is a part-time (10-20 hours per week) summer semester internship. The exact schedule and the start and end dates can be flexible to accommodate the intern’s availability. The Physicians Committee’s core business hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, ET.
Compensation: This is a nonexempt paid internship. The internship compensation is $17.50 per hour.
Reports To:
- Internship Mentor: Video Producer
- Department Director: Vice President of Communications
Qualifications
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Education:
- Required: Applicants must be recent graduates (within one year) or students currently studying communications, marketing, digital media, or related field
- Preferred: Nutrition or public health education is a plus
Work Experience:
- Required:
- Familiarity with social media platforms, especially TikTok, including trends, sounds, formats, and best practices.
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- Experience creating social media content, either professionally, academically, or through personal or brand accounts.
- Preferred: Nutrition or public health experience is a plus
Additional Qualities:
- Required:
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- Understanding of the Physicians Committee’s mission and enthusiasm for communicating evidence-based health content in creative and engaging ways
- Basic photography and/or videography experience (especially for short-form vertical video).
- Basic video editing experience (e.g., CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, descript, or mobile-native editing tools)
- Familiarity with basic analytics and insights tracking, particularly on TikTok (e.g., knowing how to interpret engagement rates, follower growth, reach, etc.)
- Preferred:
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- Prior experience managing or contributing to social media for a brand, organization, or creator
How to Apply
Application Materials: We require a formal cover letter and resume to apply. In your cover letter, please tell us about your interest in our mission, your related experience and accomplishments, and your professional goals. You may also be asked to respond in writing to screening questions.
Application Deadline: Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis.
Application Link: Click here to apply online.
For More Information: Contact the Physicians Committee’s human resources department at careers@pcrm.org.
Application Process:
- Step 1: 45-minute Zoom interview with our Video Producer
- Step 2: Reference checks with the two most recent direct mentors or supervisors