Job Summary

The Communications Intern will be an integral member of the Communications team at the National Trust for Historic Preservation. He/she will assist with high-profile programs, media relations, daily operations, and the monitoring, development and maintenance of online content in a fast-paced communications department.

Responsibilities

" Assist with the development, repurposing and editing of content for the website;

" Manage online content for high-profile National Trust programs: Dozen Distinctive Destination, 11 Most Endangered Historic Places;

" Maintain current content for Communications office, including Preservation in the News Blog and press site;

" Build strategic media lists;

" Manage and edit digital assets;

" Administrative tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

" Current or recent undergraduate or graduate student; focus in communications, historic preservation, history or journalism desirable.

" Experience working in communications, marketing, or administration;

" Experience producing online content and user experiences;

" Experience creating and managing detailed projects, including drafting project plans, schedules, and reports.

" Excellent writing, editing, and research skills required;

" Extensive experience with computers, digital media and the Internet required;

" Strong word, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software skills required;

" Familiarity with content management systems, Photoshop and FTP preferred.

" Must be high-energy, task-driven and detail-oriented.

" Must have ability to work productively and independently.

" Must possess strong interpersonal skills.

" Must be highly organized and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

" Must be entrepreneurial and creative.