Hybrid Part-Time PR & Social Media Intern

Cfp Bd Of Standard Ctr For Financial Planning; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

CFP Board is seeking an Assistant, Public Relations and Social Media intern for Washington, D.C. This part-time, 10-week contract (10-15 hours/week) offers flexible scheduling to support the PR team in promoting CFP Board and CFP® certification.

The role emphasizes content creation, media tracking, and social media support, with opportunities to write materials, assist with video edits, and collaborate on large campaigns.

Qualifications

• Current college student majoring in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing or Journalism.
• Prior internship or campus leadership role involving content creation or club communications preferred.
• Experience with major social platforms: X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Reddit.
• Familiarity with publishing, curation, monitoring, and reporting tools such as Sprout Social.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite or Canva.
• Video editing experience is a plus.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Check news and industry trends daily and share updates with the team.
• Track online financial planning topics and compile lists of reporters/outlets.
• Compile weekly media clippings and format for distribution in HubSpot.
• Draft social media copy, press releases, talking points, and PR materials.
• Assist with video editing and multimedia production.
• Support cross-functional projects and organizational events.
• Draft media pitches and update media contact database.
• Prepare presentations/reports for staff as needed.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Copywriting

Media relations

Editing/proofreading

Video editing

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Sprout Social

Microsoft Office

Education

Public Relations/Communications/Marketing/Journalism major

Tools

Sprout Social

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CFP Board is seeking an Assistant, Public Relations and Social Media intern for Washington, D.C. This part-time, 10-week contract (10-15 hours/week) offers flexible scheduling to support the PR team in promoting CFP Board and CFP® certification.

The role emphasizes content creation, media tracking, and social media support, with opportunities to write materials, assist with video edits, and collaborate on large campaigns.