Content Creation and Writing Intern

About the Role

The Content Creation and Research Intern will support the Transamerica Institute and TCRS in their research and outreach on healthy aging, personal finance, and retirement. The candidate will assist with creating various types of digital and web content including research reports, educational articles, social media posts, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Support with creation of research reports and communications pieces utilizing PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Canva. Materials include comprehensive reports with extensive charts and graphs, white papers, consumer guides, fact sheets, infographics, and shareable images.
• Assist with social media by creating shareable graphics, drafting content copy, and curating media coverage for channels on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.
• Assist with educational content creation by providing research and supporting facts, editing articles, and supporting basic SEO (e.g., keyword research).
• Conduct secondary research on current trends and topics related to the Institute’s mission by identifying and reviewing publications from academia, think tanks, governments, and other nonprofit organizations.
• Collaborate with the public relations team to broaden the reach of research and content.
• Take an active role in fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, transparency, accountability, and trust.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Portfolio or at least 3 samples of social media/writing content creation work is required.
• Experience executing social media campaigns, creating graphic content, and utilizing scheduling tools.
• Strong Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel skills.
• Strong written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as take direction, and collaborate in a remote environment.
• High-speed internet is required for remote work.
• Company-provided laptop and monitor.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in gerontology, marketing, PR, communications, English, public policy, or a related field. Internships are not available for students who have completed their college education or who will graduate prior to the conclusion of the internship.
• Knowledge or interest in areas of public health, health promotion, finances, financial literacy, healthy aging, retirement security, gerontology, etc.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong writing, editing, and research skills.

Working Conditions

• Hourly commitment: Approximately 20-25 hours per week during the school year.
• Hourly commitment: Approximately 40 hours per week during the summer.
• Remote working environment.

Compensation

• $20.00 per hour.