Communications Intern

Communications Intern

$17hr / 20hrs per Week

15-Week Program

Essential Duties:

Under direction, guidance and mentorship from the Public Relations Specialist and other Communications Specialists the Communications Intern will:


* Assist in drafting press releases, media pitches, and other materials to support media relations efforts.


* Support planning and execution of internal and external events, including logistics, promotion, and follow-up.


* Contribute to internal communications such as newsletters, staff announcements, and intranet updates.


* Participate in community outreach initiatives by helping develop materials and coordinate communication strategies.


* Collaborate on marketing campaigns by researching audiences and creating content.


* Assist in creating engaging content for social media platforms.


* Support graphic design needs by developing digital and print materials using tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.


* Assists in the coordination and execution of routine and special projects designed to improve communications team workflow.


* Assist in managing production workflow, timelines, and objectives as well as handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.


* Will adhere to organization communications standards, ensuring a consistent image, as well as graphic standards, are followed.


* Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Must be a current student enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a closely related field.

Student must be in good academic standing and eligible to receive academic credit or meet internship requirements as defined by the academic institution.

Work Schedule

This is a paid part-time internship during the Fall 2026 Semester with a flexible schedule of approximately 20 hours per week.

The position will be based at MHM's Northwest Center Location, 7550 IH-10, Suite 1325, San Antonio, TX 78229.

Language Ability:

Excellent written communication skills.

Job requires proficient knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Familiarity with Associated Press Stylebook preferred.

Fluent in English; Spanish bilingual preferred.

Computer Skills:

Demonstrate proficient knowledge of internet and digital literacy, Outlook, Excel; and desktop publishing software such as Word, Publisher and PowerPoint.

Strong understanding of social media tools including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Experience using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.

Other:

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