Communications intern

We are seeking a communications intern to help manage our social media channels, interview students/alumni, write stories, and do a few other projects.

Social Media
· Draft Facebook and Twitter posts in Basecamp
· Use Canvas to design graphics
· Use Hootsuite to schedule posts
· Monitor comments and messages; notify Director of Communications with problems immediately
Writing
· Interview students and draft feature and news stories
· Vet the stories with the sources before publishing
Website
· Post news stories and student features on website, carefully reading through drafts to ensure they are as error-free as possible
Magazine
· Write stories or articles as assigned
· Proofread magazine
· Create and proof the final draft for review and layout
· Assist with finding images or illustrations
General
· Create or manage projects in Basecamp as needed
· Assist with creating guides for processes as needed
· Assist with event prep and conferences as needed
· Follow up on assigned tasks either at the end of the day or as they are happening
· Assist in other duties as assigned

Expectations for Performance
· Review and proof work on the website or as text before requesting further review
· Make sure work is as error-free as possible
· Notify the Director of Communications when work needs review and follow up
· Keep track of assigned projects and provide updates
· Keep open communication when problems or delays occur
· Ask questions when the project is unclear
· Complete tasks in a timely manner
Hourly rate $14.13/hour

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