Digital Storytelling Intern

AAAS

49d•$18•Hybrid

About The Position

The American Association for the Advancement of Science has an exciting opportunity for a paid summer internship within our Office of Communications! The team is seeking a digital storytelling summer intern with interdisciplinary skills to help transform data and digital media assets into compelling narratives. The digital storytelling intern will report to the Communications Manager and will work closely across the team to support program and organizational announcements, initiatives, and campaigns with additional support provided for media relations, public affairs, and editorial projects as needed. Help us ignite the next era of science.

Requirements

Pursuing a degree in communications, journalism, STEMM, or a related field with an interest in interdisciplinary communications
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Some experience developing multimedia digital content (e.g., copy, graphics and videos)
Willing to juggle multiple projects at once
Enjoys working in a collaborative environment
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational ability
Positive attitude with a curious mindset
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the help of a sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with basic UX/UI principles and/or data analytics tools

Responsibilities

Take complex data and multimedia assets and help craft engaging narratives across digital platforms
Support the development of multimedia content including copy, graphics and video
Conduct research to support team projects across editorial, digital, social media and public affairs
Audit and update website content
Write stories and content to be featured on AAAS.org and AAAS social media platforms as needed
Participate in brainstorming, team meetings, and projects pertaining to officewide initiatives
Support administrative and other projects as needed