Communications & Marketing Intern (Paid) Summer 2027

Kentucky Blood Center•Lexington, KY

About The Position

Kentucky Blood Center is seeking an ambitious, creative and energetic intern for Summer 2027 to provide educational opportunities and real-world work experience to a college student with an applicable major. KBC is the largest FDA-licensed, nonprofit blood bank in Kentucky, headquartered in Lexington. This position will assist the KBC communications and marketing team with general publicity and marketing materials through the development of video, social media, and marketing content. The intern will play a key role in visually illustrating KBC and its mission to provide lifesaving blood products to over 70 hospitals in the Commonwealth. The internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in storytelling, daily assignments for a portfolio, professional guidance, and mentorship.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in a college or university program.
Minimum of 18 years of age.
Valid driver’s license with good driving record and reliable transportation.
Ability to work flexible schedule of up to 15 hours weekly for duration of internship.
Satisfactory completion of pre-employment screening (background, criminal history check and drug test).

Nice To Haves

Background in video production and social media content creation.
Experience in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, specifically Premiere Pro.
Additional experience in Photoshop and After Effects.
Working knowledge of social media best practices and platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat).
Good time management skills, strong initiative, resourcefulness, and creativity.
Marketing, communications, and journalism majors preferred.

Responsibilities

Creating compelling visual content.
Shooting, editing, and producing videos for KBC’s digital platforms.
Creating short videos for social media platforms.
Assisting the marketing and communications team with developing storytelling strategies.
Interviewing donors and recipients.
Supporting the Marketing Production Designer with the production of printed marketing materials.