Communications Intern (Spring 2027)

AARP • Washington, DC

15h • Remote

About The Position

AARP’s Nationwide Community Presence Communications team is seeking an intern to help staff and volunteer teams tell the story of AARP’s local work. The intern will apply strategic, analytical, and creative thinking across research, writing, editing, publishing, digital marketing, campaign support, and presentation projects. AARP describes the internship as an opportunity for growth and development. It is a paid, fully remote internship that can be performed from anywhere in the United States and its territories. It is expected to start in January 2027, with the possibility of extension into additional semesters. Internships are non-exempt and are not eligible for employee benefits.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in journalism, advertising, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
• Must be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university as an undergraduate junior or senior, graduate student, or postdoctoral student, and remain academically enrolled throughout the internship.
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and other organizational programs.
• Ability to work in an informal team situation across business units in a matrix environment.
• Self-starter who is adaptable and able to work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, anticipate project needs, and discern work priorities.
• Ability to work well with diverse populations, including across gender, race, and sexual orientation.
• Writing samples and examples of prior video and other presentation projects are requested.
• Regular and reliable job attendance.
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships.
• Independent judgment in evaluating options and making sound decisions.
• AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position.
• Ability to work effectively in a home office environment with moderate household noise.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Canva and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Apply innovative thinking and problem-solving to challenges in a matrix environment.
• Compile research and data analyses and write up findings.
• Assist with writing, editing, and publishing articles through AARP’s Content Management System as needed.
• Organize creative assets and toolkits for local markets and award applications.
• Audit, edit, and create internal communications tools and resources.
• Assist in managing digital marketing campaigns and communicating learnings and successes.
• Help maintain, monitor, and improve the digital user flow for marketing campaigns, including user testing, reviewing tracking mechanisms, and analyzing user feedback and web metrics.
• Support campaign-related emails as needed.
• Create and distribute attractive presentations and toolkits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed