Communications Intern

Allegheny County Airport Authority•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

Let Your Career Take Flight! We're committed to being a global aviation leader driving innovation, regional growth and prosperity by investing in our employees, customers, airlines, and partners This summer internship position will expose the student to the communications aspect of working at an international airport and with the airline industry. The intern will receive hands-on experience in communications activities, including branding and all forms of owned, earned and paid media (advertising, public relations, events, social media, website development/deployment, digital marketing, etc.).

Requirements

Must currently be enrolled in school as a second year (or above) undergraduate from an accredited four-year college or university in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, English, Comparative Literature, or other Humanities or Business major.
Must maintain a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or greater.

Responsibilities

Create content for the Airport Authority’s internal email newsletter, print newsletter, intranet and external news site, Blue Sky News and social media as assigned.
Assist with the implementation of communications plans including internal and external media deliverables.
Assist with internal communications activities: write internal communications messages, conduct research and interviews, edit and proofread materials and communications delivery.
Assist with media and public relations activities: write news releases, prepare background information, prepare staff media statements and maintain media lists.
Provide support for internal and external delivery including emails, articles, newsletters, social media, digital screen copy, marketing copy, intranet and website content.
Support planning and execution of airport events.
Assist with managing project timelines, identifying and managing project risks.
Monitor and report intranet page and search analytics to identify areas of interest.
Monitor and report social media trends for consideration on implementing.
Write and edit text for a variety of print and digital materials.
Design and format communication materials.
Contribute to communication/media strategy discussions.
Collaborate with team members across departments to develop communications.
Perform other related tasks as assigned or required.