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Policy Communications Intern (Spring)

Employer
AARP
Location
Washington, DC
Closing date
Dec 16, 2020

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Business Unit Description

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of nearly 38 million that helps people turn their goals and dreams into 'Real Possibilities' by changing the way America defines aging. With staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, AARP works to strengthen communities and promote the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare security, financial security and personal fulfillment. AARP also advocates for individuals in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the world's largest circulation magazine, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.

Policy, Research and International Affairs (PRI) serves AARP by leading the development and articulation of AARP's public policies, research and insights on the 50+ and issues that matter to them, importing best global practices, and strengthening AARP's reputation for world class expertise and thought leadership.

Summary

Are you a graduate student passionate about communications that helps amplify policy, research, and thought leadership - in the U.S. and globally? AARP's Policy, Research and International (PRI) seeks an intern who can demonstrate strong communications and writing skills for traditional and social communications and wants to learn more about applying those skills to policy solutions, research insights, and changing the global conversation about aging.

The intern will work in AARP Policy, Research and International ("PRI"), supporting communications and other projects in the office of the Chief Public Policy Officer. This position reports to the Director, Communications Integration for PRI, and will work with a team of talented communications professionals - as well as interact with policy and research thought leaders across the organization.

As an intern, you will apply analytical and creative thinking to help with communications and social media activities that promote our compelling research, policy solutions, insights, and global thought leadership on people 50-plus and their families. The duration of this internship can be up to a year.

Responsibilities

External Communications:
Provide social media support, create compelling content to amplify external releases, events, and other opportunities, create event social media toolkits, work with other social media team members and with supervision, and create sample tweets to promote content.
  • Support creation of video content, including working with Outreach Director to identify stock photos, conduct video research, coordinate studio and field shoots, develop run of shows, manage spreadsheet metrics, displays an overall curiosity of how effective storytelling and public policy drives social change.
  • Support the development and implementation of impactful virtual and in-person events.,

Internal Communications
  • Draft internal communications content (newsletters, emails, SharePoint content) key to helping PRI effectively communicate with its teams and across AARP.

Executive Communications
  • Support AARP's Chief Public Policy Officer's communications, including preparation for speaking engagements, developing PPTs, social content, and briefing materials.

Other
Special projects as assigned.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, understand pressing deadlines, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Prospective intern must be currently enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university; and be a graduate student, or post doctorate student.

AARP also considers non-traditional interns who are looking to re-enter the workforce or change careers. This may include those who have previously graduated college and are now enrolled in a continuing education program.

Those majoring in communications, public relations or journalism are encouraged to apply. Submission of writing samples (school paper articles and clippings preferred) may be required. Skills include: Microsoft applications, Adobe. Design skills a plus.

At AARP, the health and well-being of our candidates, employees, and members is a top priority. As a result of the COVID pandemic, all non-essential employees will continue to work remotely through the end of 2020. AARP has established social distancing policies to ensure the safety of our essential employees.
Benefits Offered

Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Company

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, social welfare organization with a membership of nearly 38 million. Our aim is to disrupt preconceived notions about aging, turn goals and dreams into Real Possibilities, strengthen communities and fight for the issues that matter most to people 50-plus and their families; such as health care, employment security and retirement planning.

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Location
601 E. St. NW
Washington
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20049
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