Communications Intern Student

Description:

• Writing, editing key publications, media materials and documents, including flyers, print ads and editorials, external correspondence, promotional materials, email campaigns, etc.;
• Assisting with communications support for key internally and externally focused initiatives, projects/events;
• Drafting and updating internal communications materials, such as staff communications and SharePoint intranet content;
• Monitoring adherence to corporate brand standards for internal and external marketing materials;
• Assisting with crafting digital content, including web stories, videos, posts, features and blogs;
• Supporting event planning and management;
• Providing photography, videography and video editing support at events or for communications materials;
• Ensuring alignment to overarching organization strategic communications plan;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in progress or Diploma/Degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or English.
• Experience in writing, digital media and strategic communications.
• Excellent writing abilities, including research, interviewing, fact-checking and proofreading.
• Experience working with media monitoring and social media platforms and tools in a professional environment (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Sprout Social)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work comfortably within a multi-disciplinary team or autonomously
• Comfortable working with technology and applying new methods of communication.