Intern, Communications
The Communications Intern will support communication activities.
Responsibilities:
• Draft online and print content related to global health and immunization
• Monitor for daily news articles and share relevant media clips with staff
• Create and manage media lists for public relations outreach
• Stay up-to-date on the latest communications and marketing news, tactics and strategies
• Attend relevant global health meetings and share updates with Sabin staff
• Track relevant social media coverage and use appropriate metrics for analysis
• Update website content as needed
• Assist with meetings and events
• Overall Communications Team operations support
Requirements:
• Current Master’s or Bachelor’s student in a related discipline
• Interest in global health or a related field preferred
• Strong communication and writing skills, as well as a solid understanding of basic public relations and social media practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative suite, video editing, social media tools and graphic design a plus
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to process information quickly
• Extremely detail oriented and highly flexible
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Ability to operate with purpose, urgency and accuracy in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and deadline-driven environment
How to Apply:
To be considered, please submit your cover letter and resume via e-mail to jobs@sabin.org, fax to 202-842-7689 or mail to HR Manager, Sabin Vaccine Institute, 2175 K Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20037. Please be sure to reference “Communications Intern” in the subject line. Your cover letter should: (1) address the reasons for your interest in this position; and, (2) describe the knowledge, skills, and abilities you would bring the Sabin Vaccine Institute. No phone calls, please. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Sabin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability or genetic information, sex (including gender identity, pregnancy or sexual orientation), marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.