About the role#
The Communications and PR Intern supports the Strategic Communications team in sharing stories that highlight the impact of our work. You will gain hands-on experience in nonprofit communications, media relations, and digital storytelling while helping advance our mission to support economic mobility for families.
What you'll do#
- Write and edit content for social media, newsletters, and our website.
- Identify and develop human-interest stories about our programs and participants.
- Create visual content for digital and print materials.
- Draft and schedule social media posts and track engagement analytics.
- Research media outlets, reporters, and current trends.
- Maintain media lists and prepare clip reports.
- Help with logistics for events, announcements, and fundraising campaigns.
- Organize digital assets and participate in team brainstorming sessions.
What you'll need#
- You are a current undergraduate student, preferably a junior or senior.
- You are studying communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
- You possess excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- You have strong attention to detail and can manage multiple tasks at once.
- You are familiar with social media platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Bluesky.
- Experience with digital content creation tools such as Canva is a plus.
- You have a genuine interest in media relations and storytelling.
- You bring a positive attitude, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.
Location & details#
- This is a hybrid internship based in Boston, Massachusetts.
- The term runs from January 2027 to May 2027.
- The role requires approximately 18 hours per week.
- This is an unpaid internship.
About Economic Mobility Pathways - EMPath
Economic Mobility Pathways is a nonprofit organization based in Boston. Founded in 2006, the group focuses on helping individuals and families move out of poverty. It employs between 51 and 200 people. The organization provides tools to other institutions to support economic mobility and anti-poverty efforts.
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