Paid Intern Strategic Communications

Detroit Regional Chamber•Detroit, MI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Detroit Regional Chamber, a respected organization for over a century, is seeking a dynamic and creative Intern, Strategic Communications to join its Detroit Promise team. This paid internship offers flexible hours (15-20 per week) and is located in downtown Detroit. The intern will support the Detroit Promise team by creating and managing digital content, enhancing brand presence, and engaging with the community through various content and storytelling initiatives. The Detroit Regional Chamber is dedicated to creating a business-friendly climate and valuable experiences for its members, leading economic development strategies, and helping local businesses thrive. They have been recognized as a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace multiple times and offer competitive wages, professional development, and an inclusive work environment.

Requirements

Current college senior, recent grad from a four-year program or graduate student pursuing or holding a degree in communications or other related fields.
Must provide portfolio.
Demonstrate strong writing, editing and storytelling skills.
Experience in social media creation, presentations, newsletters, video, photography and other digital communications.

Nice To Haves

Interested in education, non-profit communications, community engagement and student success strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the planning and implementation of Detroit Promise's communications and social media strategies.
Develop, draft, edit, and format content for social media, newsletters, the website, presentations, campaigns, and other communications platforms.
Coordinate content around Detroit Promise programs, events, announcements, campaigns, and key student deadlines.
Help maintain the communications calendar and manage content deadlines across multiple channels.
Support digital communications and social media strategy through content planning, research, and audience-engagement ideas.
Develop social media concepts, captions, short form copy, and multimedia content for team review.
Adapt organizational messaging for different digital platforms and audiences.
Monitor platform trends, audience feedback, and engagement metrics to help inform content recommendations.
Assist with identifying stories that highlight Detroit Promise students, alumni, programs, partners, and community impact.
Conduct interviews and gather quotes, photographs, videos, and other story elements with staff guidance.
Assist in developing student spotlights, program features, partner highlights, and other mission-focused content.
Support developing communications materials for outreach to students, families, schools, college partners, and community organizations.
Attend selected outreach activities to capture stories and develop content for Detroit Promise communications.
Support the communications and promotional needs of Detroit Promise events and external-facing initiatives.
Attend selected events to capture photographs, videos, interviews, and event highlights.
Assist with developing event materials, presentations, recaps, and supporting content.