Marketing & Communications Intern

An internship with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting.

The Marketing & Communications Intern will work as part of a team to support the National MS Society marketing team, including Brand & Communications, Content Strategy, Constituent Experience and Digital Experience & Analytics. This is a fully remote paid internship available for Spring 2025 (January/February start, May/June end - not to exceed 200 hours total)

There are no in-person or event volunteering requirements for this internship, and this intern can be based remotely anywhere in the US.
Key Responsibilities:

This internship provides wider perspectives in integrated marketing communications. The following responsibilities may be flexed depending on the interests and skills of the intern, as well as departmental needs:

• Brand & Communications Support (25%)
  • Support strategic communications and public relations by researching media lists, drafting pitches and creating media coverage reports
  • Conduct research to identify market trends, competitor activities, and audience preferences
  • Assist in gathering and analyzing data to support marketing strategies and campaigns
• Content Strategy Support (25%)
  • Create content such as short form web content, digital articles, print magazine articles, infographics, email content and/or videos
  • Contribute to the day-to-day management of the National MS Society's social media presence - including engagement, community management
  • Support social media content creation, curation and scheduling
  • Assist with project management for content creation, such as sourcing images and updating our project management system and content repository
  • Support digital advertising tactic creation for Google/Bing, Meta, etc. and print/digital advertising for Momentum Magazine
• Constituent Experience Support (25%)
  • Support project planning and management by building projects in Asana
  • Assist with production, implementation and tracking of marketing campaigns across departments
  • Research and present ideas for improvements for current and future marketing campaigns
  • Build presentations that demonstrate campaign performance and synthesize data across channels
• Digital Experience & Analytics Support (25%)
  • Support development of analytics dashboards
  • Support search engine optimization (SEO) keyword research and reporting
  • Support analysis of personalization campaigns and resulting recommendations
  • Support user research activities

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the development and execution of paid, earned, owned and shared media tactics used in an integrated marketing communications strategy.
• Develop skills in research, copywriting, media relations, content strategy, digital advertising and more.
• Gain insights into the inner workings of marketing and communications.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree as a sophomore, junior or senior or any year in graduate school.
• Open to all majors, with a preference for marketing, public relations, communications, advertising or related fields.
• Proficiency in AP Style
• Strong writing skills
• Not required but bonus points for: Experience using Sprout Social, graphic design software, and/or video production software
• Not required but bonus points for: Spanish language fluency
• Ability to work 10-15 hours per week during standard working hours
• Access to reliable internet
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.

What We Will Offer:

We are dedicated to your personal and professional growth while you work with us and beyond. Here are some of the things you can expect as an intern with our organization.

• Networking and professional development sessions with other interns across the organization
• Mentoring from Society staff dedicated to the internship program.
• The opportunity to uncover and leverage your strengths through Clifton Strengths assessment & evaluation.
• We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that brings the power of diversity to life through our Employee Resource Groups "ERGs", Inclusive Voices, Society Pride, Workability and Military Community Network . Our ERGs are dedicated to supporting the continued development of your professional and leadership skills.
• Continued networking and engagement opportunities via our LinkedIn group for Past and Present interns
• Opportunity to learn about multiple sclerosis and work with the leading national organization supporting people impacted by MS.

The hourly rate for internships is $15, except when noted differently above OR where local minimum wage exceeds that figure, in which case the hourly rate will be the higher of the two. If you are unable to be paid for this internship due to outside funding or other directives from your educational institution - please let your hiring manager know AFTER you have been identified as the final candidate.

About the National MS Society

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is a national Non-Profit that exists because there are people with MS. Our vision is a world free of MS. Everything we do is focused so that people affected by MS can live their best lives as we stop MS in its tracks, restore what has been lost and end MS forever.

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We need you and your unique talents and perspectives to help us write the last chapter on MS.