Community & Media Relations Intern
About The Position
This internship provides hands on experience in a dynamic community and media relations environment, offering skill development that is highly valued in today’s market—particularly within the financial services industry. The intern supports staff in executing a wide range of community and media relations initiatives, including collaboration with nonprofits across all regions to identify partnership and engagement opportunities. Key responsibilities include assisting with the planning of community fundraising campaigns and charitable foundation events, working alongside the Volunteer Corps to coordinate and execute community activities, and contributing to the writing and distribution of news releases, photos, and video content for both traditional media and internal communications. Additional duties may be assigned to help advance our Vision, fulfill our Purpose, and uphold our organizational Values.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing either a Bachelor’s or Masters Degree
- Current student with coursework in communications and/or public relations leading to a degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related degree
- Knowledge of AP writing style
- Experience writing, proofreading and editing content for several formats
- Detail oriented and highly organized
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Basic knowledge of communications tools and techniques
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to work independently, prioritize tasks and meet multiple deadlines
Nice To Haves
- Experience using Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe InDesign or Asana
- Graphic design experience helpful
- Possess basic photography skills
Responsibilities
- assisting with the planning of community fundraising campaigns and charitable foundation events
- working alongside the Volunteer Corps to coordinate and execute community activities
- contributing to the writing and distribution of news releases, photos, and video content for both traditional media and internal communications
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
