Communications Intern

 

This position is responsible for assisting Landmarks Digital Content Coordinator with a variety of public relations and marketing initiatives, including: assembling and documenting press coverage, creating and scheduling social media, drafting blog posts, as assigned, and promoting Landmarks’ events both online and at in-person events—pending the university’s COVID guidelines.

 

 

 

•          Post Landmarks’ events to university and community online calendars

•          Represent Landmarks at events on and off campus, as assigned (pending COVID guidelines)

•          Develop content for Landmarks’ social media channels, in coordination with Digital Content         Coordinator, and schedule posts via HootSuite

•          Develop strategies to increase social media engagement with student audiences

•          Regularly track and report analytics for Landmarks’ online channels

•          Maintain press book and clippings archive

•          Track inventory of printed maps and other brochures and oversee distribution

•           Draft blog content, as assigned

•           Assist with developing monthly eNews

•           Assist with research, as assigned

•           Additional duties as assigned

 

•          Maintain Landmarks Photo & Video Archive in accordance with cataloguing protocol

•          Maintain Smugmug, Landmarks’ digital image repository

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•          Undergraduate or graduate student

•          Strong writing and verbal communication skills

•           Adept in social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc) and experience crafting messages to     engage different audiences

•          Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines

•          Enthusiasm to learn new things

 

•          Training on how to clearly articulate ideas, in written and oral form, to multiple audiences

•           Real-world experience crafting messaging for and managing social media channels

•           Opportunity to learn the ins-and-outs of non-profit communications

 

 

•          Opportunity to develop effective work habits (e.g., punctuality, working productively with others, time management)

 

Interested students may apply on Handshake or email the following materials to Logan Larsen at: Logan.Larsen@landmarksut.org

•          Cover letter

•          Resume

•          Three references (Contact information only; Letters of recommendation not necessary)

•          250-300 word statement explaining how the internship will further your professional goals

•          250-300 word statement of financial need (All applicants must demonstrate financial need)