Job Title:
Marketing Intern
Job Category:
Intern
Commitment:
5-8 hours/week
1 semester with opportunity to extend
Travel Required:
None
Location:
Remote
Position Type:
Entry-Level
Compensation:
For academic credit
Reports To:
Marketing Manager
About Us
The Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation is dedicated to supporting the community of families impacted by blinding pediatric retinal diseases and champion the quest for cures. We leverage storytelling, research, and community engagement to achieve our mission.
Internship Overview
PRRF seeks a Marketing Intern to support our web and social media storytelling. This role is designed for students seeking hands-on experience in digital communications, journalism, content creation, or marketing strategy. The internship is unpaid but offers the opportunity to earn school credit and build a professional portfolio.
What You’ll Do
Social Media & Content
- Brainstorm and draft content ideas for Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.
- Assist with building the social media content calendar.
- Help build our audience and connect with new communities, donors, and volunteers.
Writing & Storytelling
- Assist with website content writing and editing.
- Support newsletter and eBlast research and copywriting.
- Draft stories based on interviews with rare disease community and medical professionals.
Research & Strategy
- Conduct basic SEO keyword research for content optimization.
- Contribute to research for outreach to professional communities, influencer collaborations, and connecting with other target audience groups.
- Research communications trends and digital engagement strategies.
- Support podcast promotion efforts (guest research, topic brainstorming).
Collaboration
- Join monthly meetings with the Foundation team.
- Provide creative input on upcoming campaigns, fundraising, and other outreach efforts.
Who You Are
- Undergraduate or graduate student studying Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
- Strong writer and editor with attention to detail.
- Interested in social media strategy and digital communications.
- Highly organized, proactive, and eager to learn.
- Bonus: Passion for nonprofit work, work with children, and with healthcare; Familiarity with tools like WordPress, Canva, Constant Contact, Publer, and Google Analytics.
Benefits
- Gain professional experience in digital communications, research, and nonprofit marketing.
- Develop a portfolio of published stories and social media content.
- Get mentorship from a supportive team of industry professionals and the chance to make an impact on a meaningful cause.
- Flexible remote work schedule.
- Share your talents to benefit a community of children and their loved ones who’ve experienced rare retinal diseases.
Please send resume and cover letter to annie@prrf.org.
