Internship - Communications Office

New York, USA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive bilingual school communications support and content creation for a Lycée Français de NY internship.

  • Assist with weekly newsletter creation in English and French.
  • Must-have: Fluency in English and French with strong writing and storytelling.
  • Standout: Experience with social media, photo/video editing, and Canva.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist with creation of the school's weekly newsletter in English and French
  • Review English-to-French translations to make sure content is accurate, grammatically correct and in fitting with its original intent.
  • Organize the school's photo database to ensure all content is accurately labeled and up to date with latest photos
  • Take photos and tell stories of classroom activities and events for the school's social media feeds and website
  • Track social media engagement to identify high-performing ideas and campaigns
  • Support Cultural Center and Events teams in English and in French at live and online in-school events
  • Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

  • A French speaker with a bachelor's degree or currently pursuing a master's degree in humanities, social sciences, English, communications and/or marketing.
  • A focus on communications, digital/social media marketing is preferred.
  • Impeccable communications skills--fluent spoken and written French and English, with exceptional writing ability, including storytelling, summarizing information, and adapting tone for different platforms.
  • Photo and/or video editing skills, especially those that support lively, fun engagement on social media feeds.
  • Comfort in interacting with teachers, staff and students of all ages to support strong storytelling across the school.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and interest in social media, with a focus on Instagram and Facebook.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines.
  • Familiarity with content creation tools such as iMovie, CapCut and Canva
  • Sound judgment and excellent attention to detail in both written and visual content.

Preferred

  • Experience with newsletter writing, storytelling, content marketing, video creation, and digital media in bilingual environment.
  • Familiarity with social media trends and best practices for engagement across Instagram and Facebook.