Marketing & Communications Internship

Twin Cities PBS•Saint Paul, MN

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

Twin Cities PBS is seeking a paid Marketing & Communications Intern to join their team for the summer. This role offers hands-on experience in brand development, social media, content creation, communications, audience engagement, and event marketing. The internship is designed for current undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a degree in a related field and requires a strong interest in storytelling, media, nonprofit organizations, or public media. The intern will work up to 30 hours per week and will be paid $20.00 per hour.

Requirements

Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Digital Media, Graphic Design, or related
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Familiarity with major social media platforms and digital content trends.
Interest in storytelling, media, nonprofit organizations, or public media.
Basic experience with design and content creation tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, or similar platforms
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
Enthusiasm for the mission and values of Twin Cities PBS.
Able to work at a computer for extended lengths of time.

Nice To Haves

Experience creating content for social media, blogs, newsletters, or other channels is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with marketing and communications initiatives that support Twin Cities PBS programming, events, fundraising, and community engagement efforts.
Create and edit content for social media, blogs, email marketing, website updates, and other communications channels.
Support content planning and campaign development across multiple platforms.
Assist with copywriting, proofreading, and content organization to ensure brand consistency.
Contribute ideas and research to support ongoing brand and messaging initiatives, including branding efforts.
Monitor and engage with Twin Cities PBS audiences across platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, LinkedIn, YouTube, and emerging channels.
Assist in creating original social media content, including graphics, short-form video, photography, and written posts.
Research social media trends, audience behaviors, and best practices to inform content strategy.
Identify potential influencer, creator, and community partnership opportunities aligned with the Twin Cities PBS mission.
Support marketing and communications efforts for Twin Cities PBS events and community activations.
Assist with event promotion, content creation, photography, and on-site support as needed.
Help gather event content and audience feedback for future marketing use.
Track and report on marketing and social media performance metrics.
Conduct audience, competitive, and industry research to identify trends and opportunities.
Participate as an active member of the Marketing & Communications team and contribute to collaborative projects.
Other duties as assigned.