Marketing & Communications Intern
World Trade Center Institute - Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21202Work at World Trade Center Institute
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Overview
Marketing & Communications
Assist in Marketing & Communications activities including: Assist in development and design of marketing materials and advertising; Research various companies and countries to assist in developing marketing language; Use Google Analytics to increase web traffic; Update WTCI's Social Media and strategize best practices; Participate in event preparation, management and logistics; Perform website updates; Attend all WTCI networking events
Skills Needed: Professional communication and attitude; Comfortable with working in a small office environment; Attention to detail; Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (ability to write Press Releases a plus); Creativity and flexibility; Ability to complete assignments on deadline; Must be able to work independently with strong project management skills; Knowledge of Adobe programs and advertising classes a plus; Knowledge of html and/or WordPress is a plus.
How does it work?
Interns are expected to work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Interns are expected to have some availability during standard business hours and come into the WTCI office at least one day per week. Attendance at WTCI events is expected. Positions are unpaid for the first semester, however, a stipend of $100 per month is granted for parking expenses. Interns who return to work with WTCI after the first semester receive a larger stipend for the whole semester worked, in addition to the stipend of $100 per month for parking expenses. The stipends vary depending on which semester interns return for. These stipends are listed below.
Spring Semester - $4,000
Summer Semester - $2,000
Fall Semester - $3,000
Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply. This internship is not suitable for people with too much labor market experience. Longer than a semester internships are encouraged and arrangements can be made with the respective manager depending on the department's needs. All interns will design an end-of-semester presentation which will be presented to WTCI staff.
Dates for the Internship:
Spring 2024: Monday, January 22, 2024 - Friday, June 21, 2024
Summer 2023: Monday, June 17, 2024 - Friday, August 30, 2024
Fall: Monday, August 28, 2023 - Friday, December 15, 2023
Other Benefits:
- College Credit- Mentorship- Professional references upon good performance- Unique networking opportunities- Participation in all WTCI events- Interaction with business executives and foreign diplomats- Access to the Top of the World Observation level
The Application Process:
Intern Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and answer the questions below via the application. The cover letter should clearly state the position the applicant is applying for, the semester of interest, the approximate date on which he/she would be available to begin work, if selected and why you would be a good fit for the position desired. WTCI will invite 3-5 applicants for each position for an interview. After the interviews, WTCI will notify all interns regardless of the outcome.
Internships at WTCI are quite competitive. The top three to five applicants will be invited for an interview by each manager in charge of the different departments. Each manager might interview at different times, so there is no set interview week. After the interviews, WTCI will notify selected interns.