Digital Storytelling Intern

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, draft, edit, and schedule social media content for AARP Advocates channels, ensuring all visuals are consistent with approved branding and campaign messaging
• Help prepare weekly analytics reports for both written and oral presentation
• Provide social listening and “everyday influencer” interaction and support on FB, X, and IG with guidance from the team
• Assist storytelling team and storyteller content, including vetting potential subjects, sourcing and compiling quotes and testimonials, assisting with content creation, and updating database with social and earned media links
• Attend meetings, including team meetings, one-on-one check-ins, agency meetings, weekly state calls, and trainings
• Maintain and update social channels, including lists, video playlists, and other featured content
• Provide on-site social support for Congressional hearings and other events as needed

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college/university, rising undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or post-doctoral students, and must remain academically enrolled throughout the internship, or have previously graduated from college and enrolled in a continuing education program
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work under tight deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple projects, anticipate project needs, and discern work priorities
• Ability to work well with diverse populations, including gender, race, and sexual orientation
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Familiarity with creating and editing graphics, videos, and knowledge of multiple social media platforms and content creation tools is a plus

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with creating and editing graphics, videos, and knowledge of multiple social media platforms and content creation tools

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college/university, rising undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or post-doctoral students, and must remain academically enrolled throughout the internship, or have previously graduated from college and enrolled in a continuing education program

Benefits & Perks

• The hourly range is $18 for undergraduates, $21 for graduate students, and $28 for Ph.D. candidates
• Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits