Global Communications & Journalism Intern, Communications & Marketing
About The Position
The Global Communications & Journalism Intern supports Meridian’s initiatives by producing creative written and multimedia content for social, digital, and print platforms. The internship offers experience in content marketing and branding, social media campaigns, data analytics, graphic design, video and photo production, database management, event production, nonprofit management, fundraising, and business development. The position is based in Washington, D.C. Meridian requires employees to reside in Maryland, the District of Columbia, or Virginia. The position may work partially remotely until further notice. The intern commits 16–20 hours per week and reports to the Manager, Communications & Marketing. The internship has no direct reports.
Requirements
- 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 internship.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the position through some combination of training, education, and experience.
- Have superior writing, editing, and proofreading skills and knowledge of AP style.
- Be an excellent storyteller able to curate, create, write, edit, and publish compelling multimedia content.
- Be able to identify stories and elements with viral potential and analyze data to increase digital audience engagement.
- Have strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, motivation, and initiative.
- Be a team player who can follow through on long-term projects and work independently.
- Have strong intercultural communication skills, maturity, cultural sensitivity, and tact suitable for working with individuals from around the world.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Outlook and Teams.
- Have working knowledge of WordPress, Google Analytics, Adobe Creative Cloud (including Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, InDesign, and Illustrator), Microsoft Office, and video.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with multimedia production and editing, photography, Canon products, copywriting and editing, social media content presentation and delivery, Salesforce, Pardot, and basic HTML.
- Experience with Canva, Zoom, and Salesforce.
Responsibilities
- Create original content for the website, blog, monthly newsletter, email marketing, social media, and other editorial or marketing materials.
- Storyboard and edit short videos for social media, newsletters, and the website.
- Curate news articles and stories related to Meridian’s mission for social media and encourage conversation and interaction with the online community.
- Support live event coverage, including coverage on Facebook, Instagram, and X, as well as photography and videography.
- Complete organizational administrative responsibilities in a timely manner and meet administrative deadlines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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