The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over $1.9 billion and launched more than 1,300 programs impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of programs in the United States and in more than 90 countries last year. Visit www.cdcfoundation.org for more information.
The communications intern will support the CDC Foundation’s communications activities, including gathering and writing content for internal and external communications activities. The intern will have the ability to learn about and support storytelling through the CDC Foundation’s digital presence (blogs, online stories and social media) and the Foundation’s internal newsletter.
Location: Hybrid (Atlanta, GA) Headquaters
- Work a minimum of 30 hours/week summer semester.
- Be responsible for his or her assigned work schedule and report to the internship site at the agreed upon time(s).
- Meet with the Internship Liaison on a weekly basis to discuss project progress and internship goals.
- Follow the CDC Foundation policies and procedures regarding dress code and professional behavior.
- Inform the Internship Liaison of any problems that might occur in a timely and reasonable manner, including concerns regarding the lack of substantive work assignments.
- Supply relevant forms and evaluations to the Internship Liaison to be completed and follow up to ensure timely submission.
- Write content such as blogs and stories showcasing our programs, partners and team members for the CDC Foundation’s website.
- Assist with content development for internal and external email newsletters and updates.
- Update metrics report to measure effectiveness of internal communications.
- Draft social media content for use across the CDC Foundation’s digital channels.
- Research content ideas and maintain editorial calendar.
- Develop lists of online influencers in areas of focus, such as heat and health, health for people in every community, data modernization and building tomorrow’s public health workforce.
- Create digital graphics using the enterprise asset management tool or video editing/animation tool; and
- Support podcast promotions and other high-priority communication activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Coursework/experience in communications, public relations, marketing or journalism.
- General experience with developing content for a variety of platforms, including digital and social media, including X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or TikTok.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to write engaging content for non-technical audience.
- Design or video experience a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple requests and projects at once, with a commitment to meeting deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic knowledge of communications or digital platforms.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.
We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.
The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.
Relocation expenses are not included.