2022 Summer Communications Intern: Global Communications

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The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Support Function Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

Our company's Global Communications organization has an opportunity for a summer communications intern who will work collaboratively and cross-functionally with Global Communications leadership, managers and content producers to assist in activities and deliverables focused on supporting internal and external communications. The internship role will be focused on the development, execution and reporting of key programs, initiatives and areas supporting our company's purpose of using the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world.

There are four internships available on different teams within Global Communications. Please visit the postings at the following links. They will expire on May 20.

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Press Intern

Location: New York City, NY, US, 10006 Oakland, CA, US, 94612 Washington, D.C., DC, US, 20006

Department
The Communications Department is responsible for developing a coherent voice and delivering clear public messages to inform both US and international audiences of MSF, its field activities and the humanitarian principles that underpin them; to raise awareness about the plight of the populations we serve; to promote public communication aimed at exposing and describing the field reality, including dilemmas and challenges; and to garner public understanding for our advocacy messages related to field operational concerns and the Access Campaign, via the media, print and digital channels , public awareness and advocacy campaigns, conferences, etc.

Project
The Communications Department of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières works to expand awareness of the humanitarian crises and endemic health problems in developing countries that our medical teams address in the field. Public awareness is built through three primary means: active and reactive presswork; publications produced in-house, including our quarterly newsletter and website; and public events activities such as interactive exhibits, speaking events, film screenings, and conferences, and the creation and distribution of teaching tools.

The Press Intern will work closely with the Press Officer and Communications Assistant, offering day-to-day research support and meeting project-based needs as they arise. As a valued member of the Communications department, the Press Intern will be centrally involved in the department's attempts to bring MSF's advocacy messages into the media. He or she will have ample opportunities to learn about public relations through direct experience and humanitarian medical aid through osmosis. This position is ideal for a student interested in both humanitarian aid and public relations or journalism. The Intern will assist to lessen the workload of the communications staff while providing a practical learning experience to a student interested in humanitarian aid and advocacy and public relations.

Tasks
The Press Intern will be expected to perform the following tasks:
• Media research and daily monitoring of coverage (30%)
• Updating and maintaining the press office's media contacts (30%)
• Supporting media projects as they arise in response to developing humanitarian news stories (helping to organize press conferences, etc.) (20%)
• Tracking and filing MSF news clippings (15%)
• Putting together a tri-annual "media highlights" kit (5%)

Requirements
• Ability to work independently on a number of separate, simultaneous tasks
• Familiarity with US television and print media
• Proficiency in writing and internet research
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel
• French and/or Spanish a plus.

Please note neither relocation assistance nor visa sponsorship will be offered for this position.

Please note this is for the Summer Internship session.

Application Deadline: May 1

Type

Pay Class & Contract Type

Intern Nonexempt

Working Time (Hours Per Week)

Social Media | Freelancer or Internship

Forkast.News is hiring a Social Media Freelancer/Intern to join our growing editorial team. This is an opportunity to work closely with our social media lead to build engagement with our audience across multimedia channels for print, video, and podcast. This role will be cross-functional and gain exposure to many aspects of content production, editorial, graphic design, and audience engagement.

Forkast.News speaks to an audience of professionals and corporate decision-makers who are interested in developing a point of view on blockchain technology, digital assets, and web 3.0. You do not need to be an expert in blockchain or crypto, but any interest or background is a strong bonus – there will be many opportunities to gain experience and access to what's happening in blockchain, crypto, and digital transformation. Having the curiosity and drive to get a better understanding of how an audience wants to engage with content is key.

Freelancers are encouraged to apply. For students, this role can also be an internship for the fall and winter semesters. The position is remote, and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Job Duties

Work alongside the Head of Audience Engagement to develop and execute strategies for growing audiences on social media channels

Manage the daily output on Forkast’s social media accounts such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and more

Produce social media content (digital print, video, audio) across multiple platforms

Create and execute promotional plans for editorial campaigns, projects and events, providing live coverage during breaking news events

Monitor, track, analyze and report on performance on social channels

Assist team to use traffic / engagement data as the basis of decision-making, including A/B testing

Qualifications

1-2 years experience managing different social media platforms

Good knowledge of cryptocurrencies and blockchain

Thrives in a fast-paced, decentralized startup environment – hungry and willing to roll up your sleeves

Good news instinct and judgment

Strong communication (written and verbal English)

Knowledge or ability to learn design tools (Adobe Photoshop, Canva, Illustrator, Premiere)

Understanding of SEO and impact of headlines / keywords on engagement, with experience with tools such as Ahrefs, SEMrush, and Moz, is a bonus

Good intuition for editorial product and brand

Interest in working in a digital publishing team to drive growth and audience outcomes

Attention to detail; Creative and resourceful

Internal Communications Intern

The Internal Communications Intern will be part of the global Internal Communications team to help create, edit, and promote firm news and events that drive an exceptional colleague experience globally. This team focuses on improving the firm’s people experience to keep colleagues informed, engaged, and connected.

Key Responsibilities include:
• Collaborating with newly hired colleagues to write welcome announcements and draft bios.
• Writing and editing intranet articles/blogs around our DEI initiatives and colleague stories.
• Helping to design intranet banners, screensavers, short videos, and email graphics in collaboration with the team.
• Creating PowerPoint slides for firm meetings.
• Creating internal newsletters and managing distribution lists as needed.
• Generating ideas for engagement on global Slack channels.
• Tracking progress and effectiveness of internal campaigns in partnership with the team.
• Coordinating various aspects of internal communications responsibilities including ad hoc administrative support for large campaigns.

Qualifications

Education:
• University student (junior or senior) with a concentration in English, journalism, communications, marketing, or another closely related discipline.
• Strong academic record.

Skills & Abilities:
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Excellent writing skills a must – writing samples will be requested.
• Previous internship experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office – video editing and familiarity with basic Adobe Suite is a plus.
• Fast learner - we will teach the intern how to use our platforms.
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills.

Logistics:
• Internship pays $18/hour.
• Intern should be available March through August, with the option to extend.
• Available approximately 16 hours per week in the school year (during standard business hours), option to extend up to 40 hours in the summer. Exact days and times are flexible.
• Available to come into the New York City (midtown) office for a few hours each week, option to work remotely the rest of the week.
• Free snacks and coffee available in the office, along with free lunch on Thursdays.