# Integrated Communications Intern

**Company:** [GENYOUth](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/r3zCGJ5LodBM9fn7ZPa2AF.md)
**Location:** Remote
**Workplace:** remote
**Employment type:** Other

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## Description

The Integrated Communications Intern will work closely with the Vice President, Integrated Communications in a fast-paced environment to help develop and execute external communications strategies to build the GENYOUth brand, attract new brand/corporate partners, create engaging social content, and build media awareness. Examples of the type of work and projects that the intern will be involved with include:  

-   Social platforms – LinkedIn, Instagram as priorities; Twitter/”X” and Facebook secondary, including: 

-   Creating/managing ongoing content calendars under the supervision of VP, Integrated Communications.  

-   Writing and graphically presenting social content (integrating video, photo images, and infographics)  

-   An interest and proficiency in video as it relates to social content is a plus, as is the ability to use browser-based graphic design platforms like Canva to elevate video content and create social media graphics.  

-   Ability to gather and organize video from different sources and create compelling social content that communicate our mission.  

-   Daily monitoring/amplifying/sharing of social content. 

-   Skill-building in the area of synthesizing social media metrics/analytics; experience with a social media monitoring/analytics platform is a plus.  

-   Research and preparation of documents/recommendations to support team’s project work. This includes creating and designing communications materials (e.g., informational one-sheets, PowerPoint slides/presentations.)   

-   Earned media story-telling development and placement – from researching editorial contacts, to brainstorming and shaping pitches, to media outreach/follow-through and tracking coverage.  

-   Live and virtual event support – ability to travel if needed.  

-   Analyze data and edit documents. 

-   Compilation of reporting documents, including bi-weekly communications updates and project summaries, in Word and PowerPoint. 

-   Work closely with VP and other members of the team on additional research projects and briefings for GENYOUth’s CEO.  

-   Ability to think creatively in elevating GENYOUth’s National Youth Council in our social media efforts. 

Work Structure & Environment  

-   Full time work hours (35 hours/week), Monday – Friday.  

-   Location is flexible due to remote work scenario yet must align work schedule with mountain, central, or eastern time zones to mesh easily with GENYOUth team. 

-   Reports directly to Vice President, Integrated Communications.

## Requirements

Preferred Skills 

-   Effective organizational, research and reporting skills 

-   Ability to story-tell and write for different audiences. 

-   Social media savvy (including LinkedIn) 

-   Solid networking and media relationship-building skills 

-   Digital publishing experience 

-   Proficiency in video shooting and editing (via cell phone and tablets) 

-   Graphics capabilities such as Canva to enhance social content including video. 

-   Willing to listen, learn and contribute.  

-   Confidence to present/share new ideas and points-of-view to GENYOUth management and team members during weekly staff meetings.  

Travel 

-   Occasional travel required for team meetings and organization events.  

  
Position Requirements  

-   U.S.-based student, currently enrolled in a degree program with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.  

-   Senior status with an expected graduation date of either December 2026 or May 2026.  

-   Must live in Mountain, Central, or Eastern time zone 

-   Prior internship experience with experience in and a passion for social media.  

-   Social/digital media content creation and management, creative storytelling research   

-   Interest in or experience with non-profit management, CSR, youth health & wellness, public relations, and/or media relations is an additional plus. 

Application Instructions  

-   Include a resume and cover letter regarding why you’re interested in this position.  

-   Use page two of the cover letter to display examples (hyperlink and/or cut & paste copy) of published social media content from a previous internship or other professional engagement.  

-   Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

## Benefits

-   Paid Internship: $18/hour 

-   Location: U.S. Remote (preference given to candidates in Mountain, Central, or Eastern Time Zones) 

-   Hours: 35 hours/week, M-F   

-   Start Date/Duration: 10-12 weeks starting in early May and ending in August. 

-   Hands-on experience developing and executing real-world communications strategies — not just observing them. 

-   A portfolio-building opportunity creating social content, media pitches, and communications materials with measurable impact. 

-   Mentorship and direct collaboration with senior GENYOUth leadership. 

-   Exposure to the full communications ecosystem: social media, earned media, event support, brand storytelling. 

-   A front-row seat to how a nationally recognized nonprofit drives change — and the chance to be part of it.  

-   The opportunity to amplify youth voices and make your mark on a mission that matters.