Online Communications Intern

Position: Online Communications Intern
Location: New York, NY
Reports to: Digital Communications Manager
Salary: $17/hour at 20-30 hours a week, transit benefits, lunch reimbursement

Position Summary:
Arcus’ Communications team is looking for an intern eager to learn more about communications in a fast-paced environment while contributing to Arcus’ digital properties.

Key responsibilities:
• Work with Digital Communications Manager to plan and execute an editorial calendar and social media strategy through research; relevant and engaging posts; monitoring of community conversations; and interaction with followers.
• Support website maintenance, including drafting text, uploading content, and monitoring for technical issues.
• Research and manage Arcus website Events section, highlighting grantee partners’ upcoming offline and online events to garner public awareness of initiatives and events.
• Monitor release of recent publications authored by grantees and update Arcus Publications section of site according to editorial guidelines.
• Assist Digital Communications Manager in gathering information to action quarterly grantee listings for website.
• Assist in updating and regularizing grantee records in customized database.
• Assist in tracking and responding to social and web metrics.
• Assist in special editorial projects as necessary.

Ideal experience and qualifications:
Interns should be a junior, senior, or alumnus of an undergraduate program; or a graduate or postgraduate student. The internship is part-time, and days and hours are negotiable based on class load and other responsibilities. A commitment of at least one full semester/five months is preferred.

Interns should be based in the New York City area and/or willing to work from Arcus’ New York City office.

Requirements include excellent written and verbal skills, experience with social media and online publishing, education in journalism and/or communications, strong news judgment, demonstrated interest/experience in and/or knowledge of social justice and/or conservation issues, and a sense of humor.

Marketing Intern

Humanscale is looking for an intelligent and organized individual to assist with our Corporate marketing department. We are seeking an intern who can work both independently and as part of the team.

Intern should be prepared to work in fast-paced environment and be able to think quickly and intuitively. They will finish the internship having gained broad experience in various aspects of marketing.

Responsibilities
1. Assist with review and population of global website content
2. Research and contribute to SEO efforts
3. Seek and analyze competitor marketing
4. Support social media efforts
5. Assist with event organization, marketing and administration
6. Assist other tasks and in projects with outside agencies

Competencies:
1. Problem Solving- Identifying and resolving problems in a time critical manner; developing alternative solutions; logical thinking and quick resolution skills.
2. Judgment- Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; has a professional approach to decision making.
3. Efficiency/Organization- Remains organized in all daily tasks
4. Attendance/Punctuality- Consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at all meetings on time when applicable.
5. Initiative- Volunteers readily; shows interest in growth and creates opportunities.
6. Attention to Detail- Carefully performs all tasks with minimal mistakes in a timely manner; double checks own work prior to submission
7. Other skills and competencies will be required for additional projects and duties given by management

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
2. Some experience with Photoshop.
3. Excellent time management skills.
4. Thorough knowledge of multiple social media platforms
5. Professional decision making and problem solving skills
6. Demonstrated aptitude for learning about new products and processes.
7. Interest in architecture, interior design and furniture design

Summer 2019 Digital Media and Communications Intern

TSC is seeking a full-time intern to support the team in the strategic planning, execution and optimization of digital campaigns to raise awareness of TSC research, events, and policy impact. This is a 10-week, paid summer internship where students or recent graduates get to experience firsthand working at a think-tank

Duties and Responsibilities: Daily responsibilities will vary and include, but are not limited to:

• Support work on digital campaigns
• Monitor, analyze, and facilitate TSC’s digital presence
• Analyze campaign results and provide post-campaign reports to assist TSC for future marketing decisions
• Develop digital assets (email, webpages, social media content etc.)
• Research and write content for social media channels and provide ideas for posts and promotions that increase engagement on our channels and grow our following
• Provide editorial support for TSC’s products and outreach, including: research, fact-checking, sourcing photographs, and publishing to TSC’s social media channels and website
• Assist with keeping TSC’s media database up to date, journalist and media outlet research projects, media coverage reporting and press outreach
• Produce graphs, figures, tables, maps, and other imagery to accompany and support TSC reports, research, and other products
• Assist with photo research and selection for our website, blog and social channels
• Provide support for digital fundraising campaigns and promotions aimed at increasing TSC’s online donor base.

Requirements:

• In pursuit of, or completed, a master’s degree or higher
• Must be in good academic standing, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or the equivalent
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must be able to work on-site in our New York office
• Must speak, read, and write English at a level of native speaker
• Other language skills that are desirable, but not required include: Arabic, Chinese, French, Persian, and Urdu
• Professional experience in media or technology industry is a plus
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud is desirable
• Knowledge of programming in GIS is a plus

Desired Characteristics:
• Solution-oriented, data-driven, and a keen interest in digital marketing
• Passionate about staying current with the technology landscape
• Possess fundamental knowledge pertaining to security issues around the globe including, but not limited to: counterterrorism, geopolitics, and conflict analysis
• High work-ethic, fast learner, and accountable who can produce independent work
• Strong interpersonal skills; must be able to work effectively as part of a team and foster team cooperation
• Intellectual curiosity, tenacity, grit, and humility
• Attention to detail and motivated by utilizing visual and digital content to enhance the understanding of complex, global issues to a wide variety of actors
• Demonstrated technical and analytical skills and sharp business acumen
• Excellent time-management skills and the ability to prioritize, work effectively, and produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environment