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Digital News and Features Intern

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Washington, DC, USA
Internship

Integrated Communications is a multimedia, service-focused communications operation that leads in shaping the impression of AARP by providing communications planning, support and execution for AARP’s strategic business units.  We are seeking a Digital News and Features Intern to start immediately and work through the fall 2019 semester.  

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Reports and writes news and feature content daily for aarp.org and AARP Now app
  • Does background research, database work and pre-reporting to support current and future editorial content projects for digital platforms and print products
  • Works with digital production team on daily story production
  • Works with content leads and digital producers on special projects as needed
  • Attends morning news meetings and participates in idea development sessions
  • Performs other editorial duties as needed to produce high quality content for digital and print platforms
  • Attend press briefings, conferences and other events
  • Looking for energetic, enthusiastic individual with excellent communication and writing skills
Educational Background: 
Interns must be currently enrolled in a degreed program at an accredited college or university; and be considered rising undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or post doctorate students.   
Skills/Experience: 
  • AARP also considers non-traditional interns who are looking to re-enter the workforce or change careers. 
  • This may include those who have previously graduated college and are now enrolled in a continuing education program. 
Compensation/Benefits: 

Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits.

Organization Info

AARP

Overview
Headquarters: 
Washington, DC, United States
Founded: 
1967
About Us
Mission: 

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all as we age. AARP champions positive social change and delivers value through advocacy, information, and service. AARP's vision is a society in which everyone lives with dignity and purpose, and fulfills their goals and dreams.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Feb 26 2019
Active Until: 
Mar 26 2019
Hiring Organization: 
AARP
industry: 
Nonprofit