Marketing & Communications Intern
About The Position
Under the guidance and supervision of the Marketing & Communications Coordinator, the Marketing & Communications Intern will participate in a structured learning experience focused on nonprofit marketing and communications at the Downtown San Diego Partnership. The intern will observe, assist, and support staff-led activities related to social media, content creation, and marketing collateral, with an emphasis on professional development and skill-building rather than independent responsibility. This opportunity is designed for a detail-oriented, creative, and highly motivated individual who is interested in learning about the full lifecycle of nonprofit marketing and communications, from concept through execution. The internship is intended to provide exposure to content creation and stakeholder engagement within a mission-driven organization. This is an unpaid, temporary, volunteer internship and does not create an employment relationship. There is no expectation of wages or future employment.
Requirements
- Interest in Marketing, Mass Communications, Public Relations, or Journalism highly preferred.
- Previous experience creating content for social media, digital platforms, or marketing communications.
- Strong writing and copywriting skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences and platforms.
- Ability to effectively communicate with upper management and stakeholders.
- Highly motivated, proactive, organized, detail-oriented, self-starter and team player.
- Creative thinker who brings new ideas, takes initiative, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Strong calendaring, organizational, and document management skills, with an aptitude for attending to many details at once while keeping in mind the larger picture.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
- Experience using Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite highly preferred.
- Experience with photography and editing, including familiarity with using a camera or other content-creation equipment.
- Experience with video editing and short-form video content.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience with photography and editing, including familiarity with using a camera or other content-creation equipment.
- Experience with video editing and short-form video content.
Responsibilities
- Support the Marketing & Communications department in developing and executing content across social media, email, website, and other digital channels.
- Assist with the creation of engaging photo, video, graphic, and written content that promotes Downtown San Diego Partnership programs, initiatives, events, and the Downtown community.
- Assist with editing short-form videos and other visual content for social media platforms.
- Collaborate with members of the Marketing & Communications team and other departments to develop content and materials that support organizational goals.
- Assist with the development of one-pagers, presentations, promotional materials, digital graphics, and other marketing collateral.
- Assist as needed to provide support for other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Parking Allotment or MTS Transit Pass
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
