Communications Intern (Spring 2027)

Responsibilities

• Apply innovative thinking and problem-solving to challenges in a matrix environment
• Compile research and data analyses and write up findings
• Assist as needed with writing, editing, and publishing articles through AARP's Content Management System
• Organize creative assets and toolkits for use in local markets and for award applications
• Audit, edit, and create internal communications tools and resources
• Assist in the management of digital marketing campaigns and telling the story of learnings and successes
• Assist in maintaining, monitoring, and improving the digital user flow as part of a marketing campaign, from viewing an ad to taking action online. This may include performing user testing, reviewing tracking mechanisms, reviewing and analyzing user feedback, and reviewing and analyzing web metrics
• Support campaign-related emails as needed
• Create and distribute attractive and eye-catching presentations and toolkits

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in journalism, advertising, public relations, marketing, or a related field
• Prospective interns must be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university as undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or postdoctoral students and remain academically enrolled throughout the internship
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and other organizational programs; knowledge of Canva and PowerPoint is a plus
• Ability to work in an informal team situation that stretches across business units in a matrix way
• Must be a self-starter and adaptable, 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
• Writing samples and examples of prior video and other presentation projects requested
• AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position.