Digital Media Intern

John Templeton Foundation; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The John Templeton Foundation is seeking a Digital Media Intern to support the Communications department. Based in the Greater Philadelphia area, this paid 16–20 hour per week internship focuses on website projects and overall digital content management, reporting to the Director, Strategic Communication.

Throughout a up-to-6-month term, you will gain hands-on experience with templeton.org, multimedia production, and research while contributing to the Foundation’s mission-driven communications.

Qualifications

• Current college student or recent graduate in Communications, Digital Media, Marketing, or related field.
• Strong organizational skills and creative ability.
• WordPress experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
• Familiarity with Google Analytics, social media, and graphic design preferred.
• Familiarity with video production and podcast production preferred.
• Personal interest in the Foundation’s mission preferred.
• Exceptional drafting, internet research, proofreading and editing skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand the Foundation’s mission and core themes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with special projects related to the Foundation website, templeton.org, including maintaining media library, fixing broken links, updating older content and grant profiles, general maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Assist with website updates, social media, and other digital activities, as needed.
• Support video production and podcast production.
• Conduct research as needed.
• Field requests from colleagues who require communications support.
• General administrative and project support for communications department.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Drafting, research, proofreading

Education

Current college student or recent graduate in Communications, Digital Media, Marketing, or related field

Tools

WordPress

Google Analytics

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: Greater Philadelphia area, Pennsylvania, USA

Department: Communication

Reports to: Director, Strategic Communication

Internship Type: Paid (no academic credit offered)

Status: Part-time, 16 – 20 hours per week; Temporary, up to 6 months duration

Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; it would be ideal for the intern to begin in September or October

Organization and Position

The John Templeton Foundation supports interdisciplinary research and catalyzes conversations that inspire awe and wonder. We are working to create a world where people are curious about the wonders of the universe, free to pursue lives of meaning and purpose, and motivated by great and selfless love.

To support our team in advancing the Foundation’s mission, we are seeking an intern to support our Communications department. Reporting to the Director, Strategic Communication, the Digital Media Intern will support the day-to-day activities of the Communications department, with a specific focus on website projects. The internship will provide the intern with an opportunity to develop the skills needed to maintain and generate content for the Foundation’s website.

Areas of Responsibility

• Assist with special projects related to the Foundation website, templeton.org, including but not limited to maintaining media library, fixing broken links, updating older content and grant profiles, general maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Assist with website updates, social media, and other digital activities, as needed.
• Support video production and podcast production.
• Conduct research as needed.
• Field requests from colleagues who require communications support
• General administrative and project support for communications department.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

• Current college student or recent graduate in Communications, Digital Media, Marketing, or related field.
• Strong organizational skills and creative ability
• WordPress experience required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite preferred
• Familiarity with Google Analytics, social media, and graphic design preferred
• Familiarity with video production and podcast production preferred
• Personal interest in the Foundation’s mission preferred
• Exceptional drafting, internet research, proofreading and editing skills
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to understand the Foundation’s mission and core themes

Location

The position will be based in the Foundation’s offices, located in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. The Communications Intern will need to maintain an in-office presence but may work remotely for a portion of their week in accordance with our hybrid work policy.

West Conshohocken, PA is a short drive (~15 miles) from Philadelphia and there is a nearby commuter train station with service into downtown Philadelphia. The offices are close to residential and commercial districts with multiple restaurants.