Communications Intern
Write articles, create digital content, analyze engagement, and support community events at AARP!
Your Role:
Key responsibilities include:
• Applying strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to promote AARP Georgia events, advocate for policy issues, and inform statewide audiences.
• Researching federal issues and AARP initiatives, conducting interviews, and writing content for social media, newsletters, and the website with a local focus.
• Creating graphics and copy for state social media accounts.
• Pulling and interpreting social media and newsletter analytics to assist in developing engagement strategies.
• Attending events to produce content and photos for AARP Georgia’s digital publications.
• Assisting in writing press releases and media alerts, adapting national news releases for local media.
• Collaborating on podcast production, including scheduling guests and developing interview questions.
About You:
The ideal candidate will have:
• Enrollment in a degree program at an accredited college or university and be a rising undergraduate junior or senior, graduate student, or postdoctoral student, remaining academically enrolled throughout the internship.
• Pursuit of a degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field.
• Excellent news and feature story writing skills, with openness to editorial guidance.
• Proficiency in Associated Press Style Guidelines.
• Self-starter attitude, adaptability, and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, anticipate needs, and prioritize work.
• Ability to work well with diverse populations, including gender, race, and sexual orientation.
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and Canva.
• Familiarity with creating and editing videos and knowledge of multiple social media platforms is a plus.
• Regular and reliable job attendance.
• Respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships.
• Independent judgment in evaluating options and making sound decisions.
• Ability to work effectively in an office environment with moderate noise.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position.
Compensation & Benefits:
• Hourly pay: $18 for undergraduates, $21 for graduate students, $28 for Ph.D. candidates.
• Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits.
• Hybrid work environment: Mondays and Fridays are remote workdays, with remote work permitted only within the United States and its territories.
Training & Development:
This internship offers hands-on experience in communications, storytelling, digital media, and event coverage, with opportunities to develop writing, analytics, and multimedia skills.
Career Progression:
The internship may be extended for additional semesters, providing further professional growth and experience in communications and community engagement.
How to Apply:
Submit your application as instructed in the job posting, ensuring you meet all eligibility requirements and provide all requested materials.
This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible
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Your Role:
Key responsibilities include:
• Applying strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to promote AARP Georgia events, advocate for policy issues, and inform statewide audiences.
• Researching federal issues and AARP initiatives, conducting interviews, and writing content for social media, newsletters, and the website with a local focus.
• Creating graphics and copy for state social media accounts.
• Pulling and interpreting social media and newsletter analytics to assist in developing engagement strategies.
• Attending events to produce content and photos for AARP Georgia’s digital publications.
• Assisting in writing press releases and media alerts, adapting national news releases for local media.
• Collaborating on podcast production, including scheduling guests and developing interview questions.
About You:
The ideal candidate will have:
• Enrollment in a degree program at an accredited college or university and be a rising undergraduate junior or senior, graduate student, or postdoctoral student, remaining academically enrolled throughout the internship.
• Pursuit of a degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field.
• Excellent news and feature story writing skills, with openness to editorial guidance.
• Proficiency in Associated Press Style Guidelines.
• Self-starter attitude, adaptability, and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, anticipate needs, and prioritize work.
• Ability to work well with diverse populations, including gender, race, and sexual orientation.
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and Canva.
• Familiarity with creating and editing videos and knowledge of multiple social media platforms is a plus.
• Regular and reliable job attendance.
• Respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships.
• Independent judgment in evaluating options and making sound decisions.
• Ability to work effectively in an office environment with moderate noise.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position.
Compensation & Benefits:
• Hourly pay: $18 for undergraduates, $21 for graduate students, $28 for Ph.D. candidates.
• Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits.
• Hybrid work environment: Mondays and Fridays are remote workdays, with remote work permitted only within the United States and its territories.
Training & Development:
This internship offers hands-on experience in communications, storytelling, digital media, and event coverage, with opportunities to develop writing, analytics, and multimedia skills.
Career Progression:
The internship may be extended for additional semesters, providing further professional growth and experience in communications and community engagement.
How to Apply:
Submit your application as instructed in the job posting, ensuring you meet all eligibility requirements and provide all requested materials.
This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible
Report this job
Apply Now
Apply Now