AARP
17 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Remote
2022-02-04
Marketing Communications Intern
4.2
Overview:
AARP’s Community, State and National Affairs (CSN) Group includes Government Relations, Programs, Volunteer Engagement, Community Outreach and Advocacy at the federal, state and local levels. It delivers on AARP’s social mission by educating and engaging people 50-plus and their families, strengthening communities, and championing issues that help give people financial and health security.
Are you a journalism, public relations, advertising, communications, or marketing student with solid writing and editing skills, a passion for content creation that connects to your audience, and has a results-driven approach to your work? Our team creates engaging, relevant content to inform, educate and attract volunteers, members, the media, and legislators.
AARP also considers non-traditional interns who are looking to re-enter the workforce or change careers. This may include those who have previously graduated from college and enrolled in a continuing education program.
Additional Skills:
Benefits
Equal Employment Opportunity
AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.
AARP’s Community, State and National Affairs (CSN) Group includes Government Relations, Programs, Volunteer Engagement, Community Outreach and Advocacy at the federal, state and local levels. It delivers on AARP’s social mission by educating and engaging people 50-plus and their families, strengthening communities, and championing issues that help give people financial and health security.
Are you a journalism, public relations, advertising, communications, or marketing student with solid writing and editing skills, a passion for content creation that connects to your audience, and has a results-driven approach to your work? Our team creates engaging, relevant content to inform, educate and attract volunteers, members, the media, and legislators.
If you want to learn from a great team of professionals, apply now for this incredible opportunity! We’ll challenge you to think and work in new ways. We are committed to your growth and cultivating your continued learning and development. This internship has an expected start date of spring and will go through December 2022.
Responsibilities:
On any given day, you will be:
Strategic
- Apply innovative thinking and problem-solving to challenges to figure out the best way to promote and educate Ohioans about resources, tools, tips, or new legislation on time and within budget
Creative
- Using your understanding of social media, public relations, and marketing to craft content that tells a story and engages key stakeholders
Analytical
- Track and analyze engagement metrics and data to improve results
Prospective interns must be currently enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university; be considered rising undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or post-doctoral students; and remain academically enrolled throughout the internship.
AARP also considers non-traditional interns who are looking to re-enter the workforce or change careers. This may include those who have previously graduated from college and enrolled in a continuing education program.
Additional Skills:
- Candidates familiar with AP Style or video editing tools are highly desired
Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA)
AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as telecommuting workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work and telecommuting can only be done within the United States and its territories.
Benefits
Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.