Digital Communications Intern

Missouri Historical Society•St. Louis, MO

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Missouri Historical Society is seeking a Digital Communications Intern to support the Marketing and Communications team. This paid, in-person internship with a limited hybrid-work option is designed to last a full year, with the ideal candidate available for all three semesters (spring, summer, and fall). The intern will gain experience in various digital communications projects, including creating and sharing content for social media (TikTok videos, static posts), assembling email marketing campaigns, and writing blog posts. A final portfolio showcasing completed projects will be developed by the intern.

Requirements

Current student status.
Interest in digital communications and marketing.
Strong storytelling and communication skills.
Ability to identify target audiences, work with a team to create strategy, and think creatively.
Availability to attend occasional evening or weekend events.
Provide a résumé and a short statement of interest and/or intent.

Nice To Haves

Major in Communications, history, English, film, or a related area.
Knowledge of social media scheduling software.
Knowledge of email marketing platforms.
Knowledge of website content management systems.

Responsibilities

Researching and writing blog posts about St. Louis history.
Promoting blog posts through social media scheduling and eNewsletters.
Creating short videos for TikTok and Instagram Reels, including planning, filming, and editing.
Scheduling static posts for social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, etc.).
Providing live social media coverage at occasional events.
Producing and scheduling eNewsletter content using Mailchimp.
Assisting with website updates using WordPress.