Communications Intern

AARP Georgia seeks a Communications Intern to create content, analyze digital metrics, and support community engagement in a paid, hybrid internship. Your Role Key responsibilities include: • Research federal issues and AARP initiatives, conduct interviews, and write social media, newsletter, and website content tailored to local audiences • Create graphics and copy for social media accounts • Attend events to produce content and photos for digital publications • Assist in writing press releases and media alerts, adapting national news releases with local relevance for local media • Collaborate on podcast production, including scheduling guests and developing interview questions About You What you'll need: • Enrollment in an accredited college or university degree program as a rising undergraduate junior or senior, graduate student, or postdoctoral student, with continuous academic enrollment throughout the internship • Pursuing a degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field • Excellent news and feature story writing skills, coachable and open to editorial guidance • Proficiency in Associated Press Style Guidelines • Self-starter with adaptability and ability to work under tight deadlines • Ability to manage multiple projects, anticipate needs, and prioritize work • Ability to work well with diverse populations including gender, race, and sexual orientation • Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and Canva • Familiarity with video creation/editing and knowledge of multiple social media platforms is a plus • Regular and reliable attendance, professional respect for others, independent judgment, and ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds • Must be able to work in a hybrid environment with remote work limited to the U.S. and its territories • AARP will not sponsor employment visas for this position Compensation & Benefits • Hourly pay: $18 for undergraduates, $21 for graduate students, $28 for Ph.D. candidates • Paid internship, non-exempt position without employee benefits • Hybrid work environment with remote work on Mondays and Fridays except for essential functions Training & Development • Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in communications, storytelling, digital media, and event coverage • Work on real-world projects including writing, social media content creation, digital metrics analysis, and podcast production Career Progression • Potential to extend internship beyond Fall 2025 semester based on performance and organizational needs How to Apply • Submit your application through the provided link, ensuring all required information is included. This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Report this job Apply tot his job Apply To this Job