Digital Communications Intern: Social Content & Media

Robert R. McCormick Foundation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert R. McCormick Foundation is seeking a Digital Communications Intern for the Communications Department in Chicago. This full-time internship (approx.

40 hours/week) runs June through August 2019 and reports to the Communications Associate. The role focuses on digital media, content development, and audience engagement across Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other platforms. The intern will gain hands-on experience in media relations, graphic design, and internal/external communication

Qualifications

• Recent college graduate (within three months) or upperclassman at an accredited undergraduate degree program pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, English, or journalism
• Creative and innovative thinker with the ability to understand the role of social media in the nonprofit sector
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to create content in the appropriate voice for the organization
• Photography skills and ability to use DSLR technology
• Basic computer skills including use of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, and field/studio video and audio production techniques
• Efficient and effective multi-tasking and time management skills
• Detail-oriented, inquisitive, and thoughtful
• Team player, with the ability to work independently when needed
• Demonstrated passion for the Foundation’s values with commitment to deliver results measured against the Foundation’s mission
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and experience building relationships with multiple stakeholders by listening to new ideas, encouraging dialogue, and inspiring people to work towards common goals
• All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screening

Responsibilities

• Work with grant-making programs to help develop original content for the Foundation’s social media vehicles
• Help publish the Foundation’s internal e-newsletter, Kernels
• Attend events to capture content and multimedia for print and digital communications
• Monitor and track daily Foundation and grantee news for monthly electronic media report
• Help assess and refine the Foundation’s social media strategy, including: Create/curate content and foster communities on social network pages such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn
• Monitor, track and analyze social media results for a monthly electronic media report to share with the Foundation’s Board, CEO and staff
• Research social media marketing trends and best practices

Skills

Creative thinker

Communication skills

Photography skills

Time management

Team player

Education

Recent college graduate or upperclassman in marketing/communications/English/journalism

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Final Cut Pro

Field/studio video and audio production techniques

Job description

Robert R. McCormick Foundation is seeking a Digital Communications Intern for the Communications Department in Chicago. This full-time internship (approx.

40 hours/week) runs June through August 2019 and reports to the Communications Associate. The role focuses on digital media, content development, and audience engagement across Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other platforms. The intern will gain hands-on experience in media relations, graphic design, and internal/external communication