Public Relations/Communications Intern
OVERVIEW:
A Future Union is a mission-driven startup that is focused on articulating a new vision for the future. We are intent to promoting equality and sustainability of the natural world, working to realize a bi-partisan or post-partisan, nonpolitical approach that preserves the best of the world and prepares for changes to improve for the next generation. We do this through an integrated framework approach through our mission-driven process. We are looking for big thinking, mission-focused, extraordinary individuals with a background in PR/communications and marketing to join our team.
Are you a current undergraduate or early-graduate student, with at least one-year of work or internship experience and in the communications/PR, journalism or media area, who is passionate about fixing the world? Consider joining us. Our mission is broad, but it is also quite impactful. You WILL make a difference. We place premium importance on all diversity of kinds of diversity, which is one of the elements at the forefront of our mission.
What you can expect:
- Research and connect with industry leaders
- Conduct industry analysis and draft concurrent memos
- Conduct primary research on sectors and companies, as well as assist in calls and pitching, as appropriate
- Special ad hoc projects and assignments as business dictates
- Gain valuable exposure to niche environments and different career paths and careers across functional areas, alongside a diverse and inclusive group of mission-driven individuals committed to giving back.
- Network with business leaders and develop relationships with peers from other universities across the nation
- Excellent training and career path development
- Hands-on mentoring and executives experienced in managing intern programs across numerous organizations
- You will play an integral role in leading and executing tasks that can range from business strategy, campaign development, social media ideation, focus-group interactions, ad marketing all while endeavoring to get media placement on behalf of our projects and amplify voices to create a more equal world
- Access and contact with personally identifiable information protected by any Confidentiality or Privacy Standards or Company Policies, which will demand treatment with the utmost sensitivity
What we expect:
- Seeking interns that can work a minimum of 7 hours a week, up to a maximum of 25 hours, given the hands-on nature of the work and preparation of content
- Current undergraduate, or masters degree candidate, in Digital/Brand Marketing, Communication/Journalism, or other related disciplines
- Attention to detail, strong writing and verbal communication skills
- Prior work or internship experience in communication, journalism or public relations, product development, design (graphic, website, or process) experience preferred
- Student organization and/or other leadership experience preferred
- Previous problem solving experience with tangible results and GPA of 3.0 and above preferred
- Develop social media calendars and expect outreach to media outlets and channels
- Research new processes and compile data that instructs each iterative campaign strategy
- Master process flows for data and marketing
- Execute cause-related strategic and operational projects, including discrete research projects
- Develop detailed project scopes that account for operational impact
- Self-starter able to work both autonomously with more limited oversight as well as direct instruction and training; a track record of learning from mistakes and adapting is a plus
- Willing to work and think outside the box, sometimes with structured oversight and other times with less involvement. Understand that role will be adjusted based on sufficient demonstration of ability and greater opportunities will be extended upon display requisite judgment
We currently offer internships on a rolling basis, however the standard is on a quarter or semester basis:
- Summer: May - August (though off-cycle is possible)
- Fall: September - December
- Spring: January - May
- Note: This is an unpaid internship, school credit may be received depending on your program and institution.
- Candidates applying who are not currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program are welcome to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis
We believe A Future Union is a tremendous place for students from diverse and minority backgrounds and we encourage all to apply who can demonstrate that they would make a positive contribution and have an overarching interest in the cause. We strive to uphold the highest level of inclusion and diversity and have a no tolerance policy for deviations from this commitment.
To Apply: Send us an email at interns@afutureunion.com with a resume and why you are interested in working with us. This position is filled on a rolling basis. Please upload your resume to Handshake too!