Responsibilities

• Develop engaging content for social media platforms that support MAPMG’s digital communications and public relations initiatives.
• Prepare graphics, short-form social videos, and written content that promote physician expertise, healthcare education, and organizational initiatives.
• Partner with communications professionals and physician subject matter experts to research trending healthcare topics and create relevant content.
• Provide support in conceptualizing, scripting, producing and promoting Healthier You podcast episodes.
• Provide support in developing graphic templates and visual assets for use across social media channels.
• Lead or assist with the creation of news briefs and digital communications that support broader communications campaigns.
• Oversee or support the coordination of social media projects, including occasional on-site content capture at regional medical centers.
• Administer research and coordination support for communications campaigns and digital engagement initiatives.

Requirements

• Must be a current student enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree program in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field; Recent college graduates are ineligible for the internship program.
• Must be available to work full-time, 40 hours a week, for a typical internship duration of approximately 12 weeks between May and August, with potential for extension.
• Specific project/work experience: Interest or coursework related to social media strategy, digital storytelling, healthcare communications, or public relations.
• Exceptional attention to detail, creativity, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to attend in-person orientation in New Carrollton, Maryland, and work onsite each Tuesday at the Capitol Hill regional office in Washington, D.C.
• Must be available for occasional offsite social media projects at medical centers in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
• Candidates must either currently live in or be willing to relocate to the Washington D.C., Maryland, or Virginia metropolitan area.
• Must provide documentation of the Covid vaccine 2-dose series (or J&J 1-dose) prior to October 1, 2023, or documentation for 1-dose of the most current Covid vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) as a condition of employment. Must provide documentation for the influenza vaccine as a condition of employment.

Preferred

• Previous experience in social media management, digital communications, or marketing is a plus.
• Experience with social media platforms, content creation tools, and presentation software is preferred.
• Design, photography, and video editing skills are preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Internships are non-benefits eligible; ineligible for employee benefits.