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Communications and Social Media Intern

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Dallas, TX, USA
Internship

 

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.

Organization Info

American Cancer Society

Overview
Headquarters: 
Atlanta, GA, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1913
About Us
Mission: 

Together with our millions of supporters, the American Cancer Society (ACS) saves lives and creates a world with less cancer and more birthdays by helping people stay well, helping people get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back.

The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.

You can connect with us through LinkedIn groups: American Cancer Society Supporter, American Cancer Society Relay For Life, or American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jul 13 2019
Active Until: 
Aug 13 2019
Hiring Organization: 
American Cancer Society
industry: 
Nonprofit