Overview

Meraki (mer-ä-kē), v. Greek. To do something with soul, creativity, and passion.

Meraki Communications Group is an inclusive, full-service marketing agency with a passion for telling stories—whether it’s through brand development, graphic design, and content creation, or stakeholder engagement, public relations, and advertising. Guided by the principles of inclusion, empowerment, and change, our team connects the dots between complex challenges and strategic solutions to produce integrated campaigns that empower and effect lasting change for government agencies, nonprofits, and private-sector companies.

Meraki was born out of a vision to serve the interests of populations that have been historically underestimated, underserved, and underrepresented by amplifying voices and causes that might otherwise be overlooked. That vision propels our work, which, at its core, seeks to bridge gaps and create connection points between awareness, access, and opportunity.

We are seeking a Communications Intern with independent drive, a willingness to learn as they go, and passion for effecting long-lasting change. At Meraki, you’ll gain hands-on communications and marketing experience, develop your project management skills, and learn the ropes of different industries. Our internship would be a great fit for undergraduate students serious about pursuing a career in communications.

Internships are up to full time (40 hours) during the regular workweek and pay an hourly rate of $20. This position is remote and business hours will be conducted in EDT.

Deadlines
Summer Internship: May - August
Application Deadline: February 1

Fall Internship: September - December
Application Deadline: April 1

Spring Internship: January - April
Application Deadline: October 1

Key Responsibilities

Interns will work directly with experienced, passionate consultants and creative specialists on client projects. Duties may include:

• Drafting materials for clients including but not limited to social media content, media advisories, press releases, pitches, and op-eds
• Conducting research
• Creating social media content
• Coordinating trainings and presentations
• Meeting management and notetaking
• Monitoring media coverage, compiling daily clips, and developing press lists
• Tracking legislation for a number of clients
• Providing administrative support
• Other tasks depending on your skills and our needs

Qualifications

• A junior or senior currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or a college recent graduate or having completed at least 2+ years of said degree in public relations, communications, English, or a related field.
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently, orally and in writing.
• Capacity to thrive under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
• Eagerness to learn by doing.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment with strong problem-solving skills.
• Flexible and action-oriented, with an ability to adapt to changing situations and multitask.
• Ability to push the envelope and think outside the box.
• A passion for change.
• Desire and ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Social media/marketing experience.
• Graphic design experience (Adobe, Canva) a plus.

Job Type

Hourly

To Apply

Please submit your resume, a cover letter, two writing samples, two references, and your campaign portfolio.

Meraki Communications Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.