Communications Intern

Global Roles; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

ARC is offering an internship opportunity in San Diego, CA for undergraduate or graduate students to gain experience in assessing and developing ARC communication materials, conducting research, and supporting communications plans and strategies. This is a paid, part-time, temporary internship position based in San Diego, CA.

Responsibilities include assisting in material development, conducting research, supporting plans, coordinating with volunteers, and creating engaging content for media and

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required.
• Internship typically part of undergraduate program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Ability to work in a team.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Knowledge of AP Writing Style, social media, video creation and editing.
• Great communications skills.
• Comfortable interviewing a variety of audiences.
• Ability to cultivate relationships with stakeholders.
• Studying Public Relations or Communications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing and developing ARC communication materials (news releases, social media content development, storytelling).
• Conduct research related to communication materials.
• Assist with development of communications plans and strategies.
• Provide support and leadership guidance to volunteers.
• Work with media databases and Sprout Social Media Management.
• May support Communications team with research projects.
• Develop press materials and social media content (posts, reels, videos).
• Conduct interviews with volunteers, staff, public for story development.
• Attend events in person as needed.
• May create or maintain databases for lines of service events or projects.
• Assist with development of reports and informational materials for management.

Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Research Support

Creative Communications Planning

Interview Techniques

Social Media Management

Video Content Creation

Video Editing

AP Writing Style

MS Word

Education

High School or equivalent

Studying Public Relations or Communications

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

AP Writing Style

Job description

Internship opportunity for an undergraduate or graduate student or trainee to gain work experience assisting in the assessment and development of ARC communication materials, conducting research, and supporting communications plans and strategies. This is a paid part-time, temporary internship position based in San Diego, CA.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the assessment and development of ARC communication materials (news releases, social media content development, storytelling, highlighting special events in line with Red Cross lines of services).
• Conduct research related to communication materials.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of communications plans, and strategies.
• Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.
• Work with media databases and Sprout Social Media Management.
• May support Communications team with research projects.
• Typically analyze data, present facts, and recommend solutions.
• Develop press materials and social media content (posts, reels, videos).
• Conduct interviews with volunteers, staff, public for story development.
• Attend events in person as needed.
• May create, develop, or maintain databases for various lines of service events or projects.
• Assist with the development of reports and other informational materials presented to management.
• Conduct unit-specific responsibilities.

Requirements

• High School or equivalent required. Internship is typically part of an undergraduate program which requires some university credit hours.
• Up to 1 year of related experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Ability to work on a team.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Knowledge of AP Writing Style, social media, video creation and editing.
• Great communications skills.
• Comfortable with interviewing a variety of audience.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Studying Public Relations or Communications.

Skills

• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• MS Word
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Excel
• AP Writing Style
• Social Media Management
• Video Content Creation
• Video Editing
• Interview Techniques
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Research Support
• Creative Communications Planning

Languages

English