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American Heart Association

21d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Marketing
  • New York
  • 7d left

AI generated summary

  • You must be a senior or graduate student in relevant fields, have 2-3 writing samples, excellent communication skills, and availability of 20 hrs/wk with proficiency in MS Office and Canva.
  • You will develop press materials, draft marketing content, manage social media, assist in campaigns, research media opportunities, track coverage, and support team collaboration.

Requirements

  • 2-3 writing samples are required for consideration
  • Candidates who are seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing or localization/translation with an interest in non-profit and health care communications.
  • Demonstrated skills in effective one-on-one and group communications and comfortable with working with all levels of community leaders, volunteers, and staff.
  • Ability to deal professionally in a corporate or non-profit environment and assume responsibility for guiding projects and programs from inception through completion.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities.
  • Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, and Canva.
  • Required Equipment: Reliable Wi-Fi connection and reliable transportation.
  • Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 9am-5pm.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship, now or in the future. For any roles working remotely, the work must also be performed inside the United States, not in a foreign country.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development of news releases and press materials.
  • Assist in drafting a wide variety of Marketing Communications materials to promote campaigns, events and programs (e.g., resource links, internal tools, photos, or other multimedia, etc.
  • Assist in keeping the social media pages active with good content.
  • Demonstrated skills in effective one-on-one and group communications and work with all levels of media contacts, community leaders, and the Association’s volunteers and staff.
  • Responsible for collaborating and assisting the marketing communications lead in planning and executing the marketing and communications efforts to promote via earned media or paid media strategies, programs, campaigns and initiatives.
  • Provide ideas to support strategic marketing, public relations, and corporate communications.
  • Research potential media collaborators and opportunities to advance the Association’s priorities.
  • Assist in preparing media coverage reports by tracking top media placements and sourcing clips and hyperlinks for media dashboards and campaign reports.
  • Supporting the team work on collaborating on campaign reports and recaps.
  • Assist in managing social media accounts for regional American Heart Association platforms.

FAQs

What is the time commitment for this internship?

The internship requires a time commitment of 20-25 hours per week.

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship runs from May 19, 2025, to August 22, 2025.

Where is the internship located?

This is a hybrid position; the intern must be based in New York City or the immediate surrounding area and will need to travel to the Manhattan office 2-3 days a week, including being available for in-office work on Tuesdays for staff meetings.

What is the hourly pay for this internship?

The pay for this internship is $23.00 per hour.

What types of responsibilities will the intern have?

The intern will assist in developing news releases, drafting marketing communications materials, managing social media accounts, collaborating on campaign reports, and conducting research related to media opportunities.

What qualifications are required to apply for this internship?

Candidates should be seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, or localization/translation. They should also have good communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Are writing samples required for the application?

Yes, candidates are required to submit 2-3 writing samples for consideration.

What additional support and training does AHA offer to interns?

The American Heart Association provides access to Heart U, an award-winning corporate university, and various resources to help maintain work-life harmonization and support professional development.

What types of benefits are available to interns?

Interns can participate in healthcare benefits including Teladoc General Medical and Behavioral Health programs, access to the Employee Assistance Program, and opportunities for professional development through Employee Resource Groups and mentoring programs.

What is the American Heart Association’s mission?

The American Heart Association's mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, striving to improve cardiovascular and brain health by implementing breakthroughs and proven solutions for healthier people and communities.

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American Heart Association

To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1924
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Our mission : To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. As the nation's oldest and largest voluntary health organization. Our purpose is to help Americans live heart healthy and prevent America's No. 1 and No. 5 killers, heart disease and stroke. We are advocates of good health and promoters of positive behaviors, nutritious eating habits and healthy lifestyles. We also fund cutting-edge research and professional education programs. We promise to have an extraordinary impact on your life by empowering you and your loved ones to save lives, live healthier and enjoy more peace of mind about cardiovascular health. 2024 Impact Goal: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.