Digital Content Intern (Fall 2024)

The Opportunity: Vital Strategies' Policy Advocacy and Communication Division is seeking an energetic undergraduate or graduate student with a keen interest in creating digital content to build the organization's brand and voice. The intern will support our communications team in planning and creating content for use across our channels including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and X, showcasing our work, programs, experts, thought leadership and vision for a world where everyone is protected by equitable and effective health systems. This Vital Strategies internship opportunity is based in New York, NY. Internships are hybrid with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office and are paid ($17/hour for undergraduate students and $20/hour for graduate students) up to 20 hours a week, for a duration of up to 12 weeks. The anticipated length of the internship is September-November, 2024. Responsibilities: 1. Assist in conceptualizing ideas and producing content for social media 2. Assist in writing and/or designing content for the creative & digital team 3. Draft and schedule posts on our channels 4. Generate and monitor social media performance reports Qualifications: Education Preference - • Junior or senior undergrad or graduate student in a digital communication, digital media, design or similar program Skills and Knowledge - • Strong creative writing skills with basic knowledge of visual design • Well organized with digital assets • Basic knowledge in scheduling and posting on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and X • Basic knowledge on using Canva, Adobe Creative suite for visual design • Basic knowledge in using Sprout Social or similar social media platforms • Proficiency in MS Office suite • Bonus if you have experience with WordPress content management system What you'll learn: • An introduction in working with a creative team • Exposure to the role communications plays in advancing the work of a global public health organization • Opportunity to receive feedback on performance and growth opportunities • Using variety of social media tools to produce and manage content #LI-Hybrid

Created: 2024-11-05