This multi-faceted division is responsible for:

• media-driven efforts
• publications
• writing and editing
• website development
• video and multi-media development

Interns may be assigned to general communications activities and/or online communications and new media development.

Media interns are immersed in the daily operations required for this office and are also integral to planning and executing each press event or media campaign.

Communications intern assignments include:

• preparation and distribution of daily press clippings
• assisting with press calls and mailings
• assisting with writing and editing publications and CDF communications
• assisting with archiving historical CDF footage
• developing and distributing press releases
• providing media related information services to the general public

Undergraduate and graduate students majoring in communications or media-related fields will be given highest consideration.

Online communications and new media interns will:

• assist developing CDF's website and social networking platforms
• assist with the graphical design of of brochures, policy publications, guides and special reports 
• all aspects of video production, including editing and post-production work
• create dynamic animations for the website to complement CDF's published reports
• develop creative displays and new media tools to be used online

Undergraduate and graduate students majoring in communications, graphic arts, video production or related fields will be given highest consideration.  Candidates familiar with Mac applications, HTML, Adobe Creative Suite, and Final Cut editing software will also be given highest consideration.