INROADS & Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Media Relations/ Communications Internship

INROADS and The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)- Media Relations Communication Internship

 

   

INROADS is partnering with The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for Summer Internships. Apply today!! 

INROADS (www.inroads.org) is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that gives high-potential future executives from culturally, ethnically, and economically diverse backgrounds a competitive advantage in their careers. We provide unparalleled networking opportunities with career-minded peers; year-round professional coaching and guidance from managers; and professional development. We also provide management training that includes career-related, paid internships with some of America's top companies. We are seeking undergraduate candidates for paid summer internships with our 200+ corporate partners.

If you would like to be considered for an interview, please complete an online application on our website www.inroads.org/apply, and email your resume in WORD format to - ncarter@inroads.org and smoyer@inroads.org

Company Description

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), located in Princeton, N.J., is the largest philanthropy in America dedicated solely to health. Since 1972 we have been providing funding, assistance, and research for projects and programs to help people, their families, and their communities be as healthy as possible. RWJF is committed to working alongside others to build a Culture of Health where everyone has a fair and just opportunity for health and well-being.

We take our responsibilities seriously, and we pledge to work in ways that reflect our guiding principles. These are rooted in equity and influence everything we do at RWJF. Diversity, inclusion, and collaboration allow our staff’s wide range of experiences, passions, and perspectives to enrich our work and strengthen our ability to address our nation’s most pressing health issues. With a career at RWJF, you will make a difference.

 

Job Summary/ Candidate Profile

The Media Relations Communications Intern will work on multiple communications projects available to help the team build promotional programs for RWJF Thought Leaders. The projects include project design and research to seek new opportunities for speaking engagements, conferences, and specialty media outreach. The intern will gain experience working with an experienced team to help build a needed communications campaign or program, strategize around organizational mission and audience, and identify and conduct needed research to bring the project plan to completion.

The 2023 summer intern program will operate in a hybrid work model.

·      Research selected RWJF units and provide input on comms plan, strategy, and audiences.

·      Research RWJF Thought Leaders and provide suitable conference and other speaking engagement opportunities and specialty media opportunities with team input.

·      Craft and potentially execute project plans in collaboration with the Communications team.

·      Provide support, analysis, and feedback in ongoing media and communications campaigns.

·      Junior or Senior majoring in Communications preferred.

·      Demonstrates a strong commitment to health and racial equity.

·      Proficiency with various technology platforms (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, Dropbox, etc.).

·      Oral, written communication, and presentation skills. Writing samples may be requested.

·      Able to interact with staff at all levels.

·      Able to plan and organize work responsibilities, strong time management skills.

·      Attention to detail.

·      Research skills.

·      Able to analyze and present data.

·      Analytic skills.

·      Ability to work independently as well as in highly collaborative team environments.

·      Ability to work in an inclusive environment working as part of a multidisciplinary team and working effectively with persons from diverse cultural, social, and ethnic backgrounds.

 

·      Candidates are expected to be in the office at least 1 day per week in Princeton, NJ