Paid Intern Strategic Communications

Detroit Regional Chamber; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid internship

Possible remote work

Job summary

Detroit Regional Chamber in Detroit, MI seeks a Strategic Communications Intern. This paid internship is part-time (15-20 hours/week) with a flexible schedule, through June 2027, and potential for extension.

The role focuses on storytelling, content creation, and audience engagement for Detroit Promise communications across social media, newsletters, and events. The ideal candidate is a current senior or recent graduate in communications or related fields with strong writing and editing skills

Qualifications

• Must be a current college senior or recent grad in communications or related field (portfolio required).
• Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills.
• Experience in social media creation, newsletters, video, photography and other digital communications.
• Interest in education, nonprofit communications, community engagement and student success encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning and implementation of Detroit Promise's communications and social media strategies.
• Develop, draft, edit, and format content for social media, newsletters, the website, presentations, campaigns, and other communications platforms.
• Coordinate content around Detroit Promise programs, events, announcements, campaigns, and key student deadlines.
• Help maintain the communications calendar and manage content deadlines across multiple channels.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Storytelling

Social media content creation

Video

Photography

Education

Portfolio required

Communications degree or related field

Job description

Paid Intern, Strategic Communications - Detroit, MI

The Detroit Regional Chamber in Detroit, MI is seeking a part time Strategic Communications Intern. This is a paid Internship offering $17.00 per hour. Flexible schedule of 15-20 hours per week. Join our team today as a Strategic Communications Intern.

ABOUT DETROIT REGIONAL CHAMBER

Detroit Regional Chamber has been in business for over a century and is one of the oldest, largest, and most respected chambers of commerce in the country. As the voice of business in the Southeast Michigan region, our mission is to create a business-friendly climate and valuable experiences for members. We lead a robust economic development strategy and meet with some of Michigan's most influential audiences at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Our nonprofit seeks to help local businesses thrive, and our employees are the best at helping us to reach that goal!

We were named a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace six years (2019-2021, 2023-2025). In addition to an inclusive work environment, competitive wages, and a wide array of professional development opportunities, our employees work in the heart of downtown Detroit and play an active role in the resurgence of this great region.

The Detroit Regional Chamber is seeking a dynamic and creative Intern, Strategic Communications to join our Detroit Promise team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about storytelling, content creation, and audience engagement. This role will support the Detroit Promise team by creating and managing digital content, enhancing brand presence, and engaging with our community through various audience focused content and meaningful stories.

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS INTERN QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current college senior, recent grad from a four-year program or graduate student pursing or holding a degree in communications or other related fields. (must provide portfolio)
• Demonstrate strong writing, editing and storytelling skills.
• Experience in social media creation, presentations, newsletters, video, photography and other digital communications
• Interested in education, non-profit communications, community engagement and student success strongly encouraged.

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Communications & Content:

• Contribute to planning and implementation of Detroit Promise's communications and social media strategies.
• Develop, draft, edit, and format content for social media, newsletters, the website, presentations, campaigns, and other communications platforms.
• Coordinate content around Detroit Promise programs, events, announcements, campaigns, and key student deadlines.
• Help maintain the communications calendar and manage content deadlines across multiple channels.

Digital Communications & Audience Engagement

• Support digital communications and social media strategy through content planning, research, and audience-engagement ideas.
• Develop social media concepts, captions, short form copy, and multimedia content for team review.
• Adapt organizational messaging for different digital platforms and audiences.
• Coordinate content around Detroit Promise programs, campaigns, events, and key student deadlines.
• Monitor platform trends, audience feedback, and engagement metrics to help inform content recommendations.

Student Storytelling & Outreach

• Assist with identifying stories that highlight Detroit Promise students, alumni, programs, partners, and community impact.
• Conduct interviews and gather quotes, photographs, videos, and other story elements with staff guidance.
• Assist in developing student spotlights, program features, partner highlights, and other mission-focused content.
• Support developing communications materials for outreach to students, families, schools, college partners, and community organizations.
• Attend selected outreach activities to capture stories and develop content for Detroit Promise communications

Events & Brand Support

• Support the communications and promotional needs of Detroit Promise events and external-facing initiatives.
• Attend selected events to capture photographs, videos, interviews, and event highlights.
• Assist with developing event materials, presentations, recaps, and supporting content.

WORK SCHEDULE FOR THE STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

This internship is part-time and will work 15-20 hours per week. This position is temporary, we are looking for someone to be available thru June 2027 with the possibility to extend. The hours/ days of work are flexible but should fall between Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. The person in this role may need to occasionally travel throughout Southeast Michigan. There are also may be opportunities to work from home.

The Detroit Regional Chamber is an equal opportunity employer.

Location: 48226