COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

Job Description

The Scholars Strategy Network (SSN) is looking for a paid, part-time Communications Intern. The intern will support the Communications team in achieving the organization’s communications strategy by bringing research and evidence into the public debate to improve policy and strengthen democracy.

This Communications Intern is a ﬂexible part-time position with an hourly wage between $16- $19 per hour, commensurate with experience. The position requires a commitment of 10 - 15 hours per week, and would ideally begin in early September. This is a fully remote position and reports to SSN’s Digital Communications Associate and Director of Communications.

About The Scholars Strategy Network

The Scholars Strategy Network is a nonpartisan, nonproﬁt organization that connects journalists, policymakers, and civic leaders to America’s top scholars and their research. Together they inform

news and help solve the nation’s toughest policy problems. Across the country, chapters and scholars volunteer their research, time and energy. Scholars join the network to become part of a community of leading researchers who are dedicated to improving policy and strengthening democracy. Learn more at www.scholars.org.

Responsibilities

As a relatively small organization, SSN has a lean, productive staﬀ that supports and creates opportunities for our members. Among other tasks, the Communications Intern will:

Brainstorm, pitch, and create content for SSN’s social media platforms (Twitter, Bluesky, LinkedIn, etc.) and the SSN website
Monitor media hits and member activity to inform SSN content
Support design of graphics on Canva using SSN branding
Assist in advertising campaigns utilizing Google Ads and LinkedIn Ads
Support the creation of SSN email newsletters
Build reporter lists for targeted outreach
Support the rest of the SSN communications team as needed by proof-reading documents, compiling data, and taking on new tasks
Perform additional duties as assigned, depending on experience, interest, and department needs

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position would be:

An individual with some experience in communications, or an advanced undergraduate student
An excellent writer with strong verbal communication and proofreading skills
Capable of translating complex concepts into easy-to-understand language
Experienced in monitoring and managing professional social media accounts
Familiar with marketing softwares and content management systems, including but not limited to Cision Media Monitoring, Buﬀer, Drupal, Wordpress, and/or Mailchimp
Organized, detail-oriented, and willing to ask questions
Able and excited to learn new skills
Flexible and able to move easily between tasks
Committed to Scholars Strategy Network’s mission of promoting the use of research in policymaking and public discourse
Eager to learn about the nonproﬁt sector and policy process

SSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, class, color, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender, national origin, race, sexual orientation, or gender identity. People of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals, and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Candidates considering a career transition or whose skills and experience fulﬁll some, but not all of the qualiﬁcations above are encouraged to apply. We encourage you to view SSN’s statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion, located here.

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