AGENCY: SENATE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS

Media Relations Office - Room 3300

Legislative Office Building

Hartford, CT 06106

INTERNSHIP CONTACT: Lloyd Wimbish, 240-8621; e-mail Lloyd.Wimbish@po.state.ct

AGENCY FUNCTION: The Senate Democratic Caucus Media Office acts as a liaison between all Democratic senators and the media. Activities include scheduling interviews for radio, print and television, writing press releases, monitoring statewide media coverage, and preparing press conference material for distribution.

INTERN ACTIVITIES: Interns assist in observing Senate sessions; writing editorials and press releases, monitoring statewide news coverage, maintaining news clipping files, as well as other activities suitable for people interested in journalism and government. Strong writing skills as well as typing skills are assets.

HOURS PER WEEK: 10-12

INTERNSHIP AVAILABLE: FALL: No; SPRING: Yes; SUMMER: No.