Global Communications & Journalism Intern

Meridian International Center • Washington, DC

2h • $18

About The Position

The Global Communications & Journalism Interns will help support Meridian’s initiatives by producing creative written and multimedia content optimized for engagement across social, digital and print platforms. The intern can expect to gain experience in content marketing and branding, social media campaigns, data analytics, graphic design, video and photo production, database management, event production, non-profit management, fundraising as well as business development.
Additional information about Meridian can be found at https://www.meridian.org/about/.

Requirements

• Superior writing, editing and proofreading skills, with knowledge of AP style
• Excellent storyteller with the ability to curate, create, write, edit and publish compelling multimedia content
• Ability to identify stories and elements with viral potential, and analyze data to accelerate digital audience engagement
• Working knowledge of WordPress, Google Analytics, Adobe Creative Cloud (specifically Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, InDesign and Illustrator), Microsoft Office, video production and editing, photography, familiarity with Canon products, copywriting and editing, social media content presentation and delivery, Salesforce and Pardot, basic HTML preferred
• A highly motivated self-starter with superb communication and organizational skills, and high attention to detail
• A team player with the ability to follow through on long-term projects and to work independently
• Be a current undergraduate or graduate student in the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism
• Commit 16-20 hours per week to the fellowship
• Be fluent in verbal and written English
• Be proficient in the MS Office Suite
• Maintain residency in the DC, MD, or VA area

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of WordPress, Google Analytics, Adobe Creative Cloud (specifically Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, InDesign and Illustrator), Microsoft Office, video production and editing, photography, familiarity with Canon products, copywriting and editing, social media content presentation and delivery, Salesforce and Pardot, basic HTML preferred

Responsibilities

• Generate original content for the website, blog, monthly newsletter, email marketing and social media, among other editorial or marketing materials
• Storyboard and edit short, compelling videos for distribution on social media and inclusion in newsletters and website
• Curate news articles and stories relevant to Meridian’s mission to post on social media platforms and invite conversation and interaction with our online community
• Support live coverage of events, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, X, photography, videography
• Completing all organizational administrative responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Meridian offers a comprehensive benefits package including a full medical plan with no deductible, dental (including orthodontics), a retirement plan with a substantial employer contribution from day one, fully paid life, long- and short-term disability, a variety of voluntary benefits, and generous paid leave and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed