Intern, Social Media-remote in Eastern States

$47,840 - $47,840/Yr

American Heart Association - Norfolk, VA

Part-time - Intern

Remote - Norfolk, VA

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The American Heart Association is offering a social media internship that provides college students with hands-on experience in a non-profit environment. This role is designed for individuals interested in marketing and communication, specifically within the digital team, to create engaging content for social media platforms. The internship aims to enrich participants' academic and professional resumes while contributing to the organization's mission of promoting health and hope for everyone.

Responsibilities

• Work with the digital team to craft and execute social media posts for Facebook, X, and Instagram.
• Monitor results of social media content on key platforms and provide analysis of findings.
• Source new content ideas and monitor trends on social platforms.
• Conduct an analysis of what other organizations and brands are doing on social media and present findings to the digital team.
• Learn brand standards and ensure content aligns with the goals and mission of the organization.

Requirements

• Candidates must be seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in marketing or public health with a strong background in social media and graphic design.
• Knowledge and experience with social media platforms, including Facebook, X, and Instagram.
• Knowledge and experience with social media scheduling tools, such as Sprinklr or similar.
• Basic video, graphic design, and writing skills; experience with Canva or similar is preferred.
• Experience with social media monitoring, reporting, and analysis.
• Ability to deal professionally in a corporate or non-profit environment and assume responsibility for guiding projects and programs from inception through completion.
• Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a non-profit environment.
• Familiarity with digital marketing strategies.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation at $23.00 per hour.
• Access to Teladoc General Medical and Behavioral Health programs.
• Participation in the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Opportunities for professional development through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and mentoring programs.
• Access to HeartU, the Association's online university with extensive resources.