This internship is under the supervision of and supports the Society’s South Region Communications and Marketing team. Intern will learn how communications and marketing strategies help advance the Society’s mission, goals and objectives to impact the fight against cancer.
Areas of Responsibility:
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Assisting with the writing and distribution of news releases
- Interviewing staff and volunteers to help write articles/feature stories
- Supporting communications needs for and at key Society events
- Pitching story ideas to select, local media outlets
- Supporting social media strategies and tactics
Educational Background:
Candidates should be seeking a degree in communications, public relations, journalism, digital marketing or a related field.
Skills/Experience:
- Interest in a communications-related career and additional formal knowledge such as previous course work, internships with PR firms, or work with professional communications depts./teams are highly desired.
- Experience with and/or interest in public health, health care or nonprofits is helpful.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Highly motivated, responsible and enthusiastic
- Ability to multitask
- Computer skills, including MS Office applications, email, online navigation
SPECIAL MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
- Limited physical activity required.
- Some local travel and evening/weekend work may be requested on as-needed basis.
All Interns Must meet the following requirements:
- Full-time student, If you are an undergraduate student you have completed your freshman year of college;
- Have a minimum of a B average (cumulative 3.0 on 4.0 scale);
- Plan to continue their education in the following term/semester
- Note: an internship assignment may coincide with the student’s last term/trimester, but student must disengage upon graduation.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jul 13 2019
Active Until:
Aug 13 2019
Hiring Organization:
American Cancer Society
industry:
Nonprofit