Intern, Content Marketing

An internship with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting.   

You’ll create integrated, purpose-driven content to help advance the mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.  Your content — such as digital articles, infographics, videos, emails, web pages, strategic content and more — will inspire action and play a key role in driving event registration, raising funds for MS research, engaging donors and empowering people with MS to live their best lives. 

You’ll be a key member of the Society’s Strategic Content Team and will play a key role in advancing our Digital Future Project by creating personalized content. You’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the Society’s flagship quarterly magazine, Momentum, and play a role in its digital transformation.   

This is a remote paid internship available for Summer 2024.

What You Will Do

Day To Day 

• You will have the opportunity to create content for a variety of distribution channels to support the Society's integrated content program, in alignment with the Society’s brand, language and style guidelines. This can include short form web content, digital articles, print magazine articles, infographics, email newsletters and videos. (70%) 
• Assist with project management for content creation. This may include tasks such as sourcing images or adding updates to our project management system and content repository. (15%) 
• Learn more about editorial content planning and strategy by joining key team meetings and shadowing content team members. (15%) 

Learning Objectives 

You will learn what makes compelling content, how to execute a content strategy and how to work with constituents, team members and other functions to source content. You will hone your writing and design skills, receiving training and feedback from industry leaders with decades of experience.  

What You Will Bring:

• Currently pursuing a degree as a Junior or Senior in College or any year in graduate school
• Open to all majors with a preference for the following: Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations
• Proficiency in AP Style
• Graphic design experience is a plus
• Spanish fluency is a plus
• Ability to work 12 weeks, 15 hours/week.
• Access to reliable internet (required for remote or hybrid positions)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software for e-mail, document, and spreadsheet creation/management – specific training will be provided.
• Access to reliable internet (required for remote or hybrid positions)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software for e-mail, document, and spreadsheet creation/management – specific training will be provided.

What We Will Offer: 

We are dedicated to your personal and professional growth while you work with us and beyond.  Here are some of the things you can expect as an intern with our organization. 

Networking and professional development sessions with other interns across the organization 

Mentoring from Society staff dedicated to the internship program. 

The opportunity to uncover and leverage your strengths through Clifton Strengths assessment & evaluation. 

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that brings the power of diversity to life through our Employee Resource Groups “ERGs”, Inclusive Voices, Society Pride and Workability. Our ERGs are dedicated to supporting the continued development of your professional and leadership skills. 

Continued networking and engagement opportunities via our LinkedIn group for Past and Present interns 

Opportunity to learn about multiple sclerosis and work with the leading national organization supporting people impacted by MS. 

The hourly rate for internships is $15, except when noted differently above OR where local minimum wage exceeds that figure, in which case the hourly rate will be the higher of the two. If you are unable to be paid for this internship due to outside funding or other directives from your educational institution – please let your hiring manager know AFTER you have been identified as the final candidate.  

About the National MS Society 

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is a national Non-Profit that exists because there are people with MS. Our vision is a world free of MS. Everything we do is focused so that people affected by MS can live their best lives as we stop MS in its tracks, restore what has been lost and end MS forever. 

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We need you and your unique talents and perspectives to help us write the last chapter on MS.