Communications Student Intern

NWU; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Benefits

Job summary

NWU in Boston is seeking a student to assist public relations efforts including drafting content, preparing media materials, and coordinating events. You will collect news clips, support social media content creation, and help with press releases under supervision. This internship offers practical experience in policy-focused communications and a potential hybrid schedule.

Ideal for undergraduates or graduates in PR, marketing or digital comms with strong writing and organization skills.

Qualifications

• Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience monitoring media coverage and preparing news briefings.
• Creative thinker with attention to detail and storytelling skills.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content creation.
• Interest in public policy, government, and communications.
• Ability to engage professionally with the public, stakeholders, and media.
• Multilingual skills are strongly valued.

Responsibilities

• Collect and distribute news clips several times a week.
• Assist in developing social media content and graphics.
• Help draft media advisories, press releases, and related content.
• Maintain records and logs of media coverage and requests.
• Support the creation of collateral materials.
• Gather and coordinate materials for external events.
• Take photos and/or videos of events and meetings.
• Assist the communications team with other activities and duties as assigned.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Organization

Deadline management

Media monitoring

Storytelling

Social media

Public policy

Stakeholder engagement

Multilingual

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate student

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Collect and distribute news clips several times a week
• Assist in developing social media content and graphics that are engaging, informative, and accessible
• Help draft media advisories, press releases, and related content
• Maintain records and logs of media coverage and requests
• Support the creation of collateral materials
• Gather and coordinate materials for external events
• Take photos and/or videos of events and meetings
• Assist the communications team with other activities and duties as assigned

About You

The company is looking for:

• Undergraduate (junior or senior) or graduate student in public relations, marketing, communications, or digital communication
• Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Experience monitoring media coverage and preparing news briefings
• Creative thinker with attention to detail and storytelling skills
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content creation
• Interest in public policy, government, and communications
• Ability to engage professionally with the public, stakeholders, and media
• Multilingual skills are strongly valued

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly wage of $23.00
• Potential eligibility for a hybrid work schedule
• Comprehensive employee benefits supporting employees and their families