Communications Intern
American Red Cross
San Diego, CAFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- Social mediaExcelMicrosoft OfficeStakeholder management
- Work
- On-site in San Diego · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Social media37%Microsoft Office25%Excel16%Stakeholder management10%of 105 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 10, 2026 · still open
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Job Overview
Internship opportunity for an undergraduate or graduate student or trainee to gain work experience offered by an organization for a limited period of time. This is a paid part-time, temporary internship position.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the assessment and development of ARC communication materials (news releases, social media content development, storytelling, highlighting special events).
- Conduct research related to communication materials.
- Assist with the creation and maintenance of communications plans and strategies.
- Provide support, development, and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.
- Work with media databases and Sprout Social Media Management.
- May support Communications team with research projects.
- Typically analyze data, present facts, and recommend solutions.
- Develop press materials and social media content (posts, reels, videos).
- Conduct interviews with volunteers, staff, and the public for story development.
- Attend events in person as needed.
- May create, develop, or maintain databases for various lines of service events or projects.
- Assist with the development of reports and other informational materials presented to management.
- Conduct unit-specific responsibilities.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox (for accessing Candidate Home).
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
- Media databases.
- Sprout Social Media Management.
Qualifications
- Education: High School or equivalent required. Internship is typically part of an undergraduate program which requires some university credit hours.
- Experience: Up to 1 year of related experience.
- Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Ability to work on a team.
- Travel: 10% travel is expected.
- Must be a currently enrolled student.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual in Spanish.
- Knowledge of AP Writing Style.
- Knowledge of social media, video creation and editing.
- Comfortable with interviewing a variety of audience.
- Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
- Studying Public Relations or Communications.
Work Schedule & Compensation
- Standard Schedule: 20 hours/week with flexible working schedule, during normal business hours.
- Salary Range (CA): $17.75/hr.