Now is the time to join us and make a difference. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Here at the American Heart Association, you matter and so does your career.

The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Digital Content and Marketing Intern in our National Center office located in Dallas, Texas. The Association is seeking an intern to assist with developing content for its audio podcasting network. Applicants must have a demonstrated interest in podcasts and be current or recent broadcasting, journalism, or production majors.

The American Heart Association’s Internship Program provides college students an opportunity for hands-on experience in various facets for individuals interested in gaining work experience with a non-profit, voluntary health organization.

Individuals will obtain practical experience and receive hands-on training in various disciplines, to include volunteer recruitment/management, community event planning and management, public health research, community partner networking/connection, and program development/implementation.

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as training and support locally and through our National Center.

#TheAHALife is our company culture, our way of life, reflecting our diversity and inclusion, our focus on work-life harmonization and our Guiding Values. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued™ at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and at heart.org.

Internship Overview:

• Time Commitment: 25 hours per week
• Internship Duration: 5/22/2023-8/11/2023
• Intern must be based in Dallas, TX in office or immediate surrounding area
• Salary: $23.00 per hour

• May be required to work after hours on rare occasions for special events

Internship Outcomes:

Individuals participating in the internship program are provided with an opportunity to:

• Gain important and practical job skills to be successful in a non-profit environment
• Opportunity to explore a career-path with a reputable voluntary health/service organization
• Gain experience in the professional world while learning about board management
• Complete an internship that enriches your academic and professional resume as well as enriching your personal life by making a difference in the lives of others

• Assist Podcast Producer with developing storylines, content and booking talent for audio, podcast(s) and live production.
• Facilitates audio and video shoots.
• Coordinate and assist with guest research, scheduling, and rescheduling.
• Assist with feedback and edit approved show notes.
• Publish to various podcast platforms (Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Apple Podcast App, etc.) via Libsyn with the ability to provide clear descriptions of the episode subjects.
• Tailor, adapt and edit content for podcast/video/social media.
• Assists with basic editing.
• Communicates regularly with producers and hosts to coordinate show needs.
• Transcribes audio when needed.
• Complete related administrative components including production scheduling, project tracking, processing invoices, etc.

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  Knowledge of variety of mass and alternative media, and principles of interviewing, writing and editing. Basic podcast, video and social media skills desired.
• Demonstrated excellence in written communications skills, including news, business, and persuasive writing.
• Demonstrated skills in effective one-on-one and group communications and work with all levels of American Heart Association volunteers and staff.
• Effective oral, written and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities.
• Detail-oriented
• Positive attitude and a team player
• A way of thinking that is centered on finding answers.
• An eagerness to study and progress.
• Basic knowledge Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects and Final Cut Pro is a plus.
• Intermediate to excelled use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 8:30am-5pm.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship, now or in the future. For any roles working remotely, the work must also be performed inside the United States, not in a foreign country.
• Required Equipment:
  • Reliable WiFi Connection

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

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  Compensation and Performance – Attracting talented, committed interns means offering competitive compensation, ongoing professional development and training, and a diverse and inclusive environment in which to work and grow. And we do.
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.

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