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Job Summary
Internet Communications and Marketing Intern POSTED: Oct 19
Hourly Rate: Open Location: Westport, Connecticut
Employer: Save the Children Federation Type: Part Time - Internship
Preferred Education: 4 Year Degree
   



Employer Information
About Save the Children Federation

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change for children in need in the United States and around the world. Save the Children USA is a member of the International Save the Children Alliance, a global network of 27 independent Save the Children organizations working

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Job Description
Immediate Opportunity!
Come join a fun and dynamic team of communications professionals and make a positive impact in the lives of children in need. Help us build relationships on social media networks; conduct research about best practices and report on our web audiences; learn strategies for reaching diverse audiences through a variety of video, online and other new media; and be a part of a fast-moving, creative team. This is an unpaid internship, but may be supervised for course credit.
 
General Description of Possible Range of Duties for Web and Digital Media Intern:
  • ·         Update story logs, working with editors
  • ·         Prepare content inventories of web content
  • ·         Conduct research and prepare articles for the web  
  • ·         Update video log for our YouTube Channel
  • ·         Monitor and screen potential new videos for the website or YouTube, produce short descriptions/listings, make transcripts, as needed, for editors to approve selection
  • ·         Monitor Facebook pages for Save the Children, working with editors
  • ·         Monitor Twitter pages for Save the Children, working with editors
  •      Research, proofread, and fact-check variety of web content to make update
  •      Assist with research and writing for special projects, campaigns, special web pages
  •      Participate in team meetings, “brown bag” discussions and webinars, and take notes
  •      Perform other duties as assigned, including documenting work assignments and work samples each week to report on accomplishments  

Assignment Duration is approx. 11-21 hours/week           

 

 
 
          

NOTES: Local Residents Preferred (No Relo).
Additional Salary Information: Unpaid


Requirements
 Applicants must be in college, recent college graduates, or  graduate program. Must have exceptional writing skills with writing samples and clips, as well as relevant experience working on websites, social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, video production, or other digital media. Knowledge of AP style a plus. Knowledge of Final Cut Pro a plus.
 
Excellent Word, Excel, and Power Point skills a must. Experience uploading YouTube video desirable as is knowledge of web advocacy software (e.g., Convio) and other computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite products, Mac Pro and Final Cut Pro editing software.  
 
Applicants must be attentive to detail, organized, energetic and be able to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment. Ability to handle and prioritize multiple requests and last- minute, emergency projects as they arise.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Apply directly on line to Save the Children's Career Website for immediate consideration with a cover letter 


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