Communications and Marketing Intern

Description

This is an unpaid internship designed for current students in Marketing or Communication programs in needs of internship credits. 

General Statement of Duties:

The Marketing & Communications Intern will assist the Vice President of Marketing & Communications in activities related to the day-to-day press and communications functions of the Marketing, Communications, and Training Office.

Responsibilities:
The Marketing & Communications Intern will perform administrative duties including:

• Collect and distribute daily news clips.
• Assist in the development of social media content and graphics that are engaging and informative.
• Assist in the development of content for internal company communications.
• Assist in drafting media advisories, press releases and other related content.
• Maintain records and logs of media coverage and requests, as well as outreach activities of the office, as well as the programs associated with media listening and record keeping.
• Assist in the development of collateral materials.
• Gather and coordinate materials for use at external events.
• Take photos and/or video of events and meetings.
• Assist in the development and posting of content to the Mind Springs, Inc. website.
• Other duties as assigned.
   

Position Qualifications:

The successful candidate will possess and/or demonstrate:

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree from a college or university in Colorado or Eastern Utah.
• Strong analytical, written and oral communication, and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn), with a willingness to propose creative new ways to use these mediums.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Access, and Excel.
• Ability to gather relevant information from trusted and accurate sources
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience and expertise in the following areas will also be important considerations:

• Awareness of the role of communications staff
• Knowledge of the work of Mind Springs, Inc.
• Experience with photo editing and graphic design software.
• Experience developing content for websites.
• Undergraduate (junior or senior) or graduate student in public relations, marketing, communications, or digital communication.
   

Internship Period:

Weekly time commitment a minimum of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 12 weeks with the flexibility to add more depending on the candidate’s availability.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop.  Must have ability to sit for longer periods of time at a computer. May be exposed to stressful situations that involve enraged, distraught and/or intoxicated individuals with possible mental disorders. Possible potential for exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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