Content and Messaging Intern (Summer 2025)

In order to be considered, please apply on our applicant portal: https://www.nystrs.org/careers/job-opportunities/

Apply by end of day: October 13, 2024

Note: This posting will close earlier than October 13, 2024, if 75 applications are received prior to that date.

*Please attach 3-4 pieces (clips, writing samples) showcasing your work under the Additional Attachments section.

Position Summary

The NYSTRS Communications & Outreach (C&O) department is looking for an intern to help with content strategy and messaging. C&O manages the communications strategy for NYSTRS. This intern will help build out C&O’s analytics strategy and storytelling, as well as gain experience in content production, including mass email strategy and research for article content and distribution channels. Standard tasks include research, proofreading, organizing data from web analytics as well as content management support. Stretch assignments will include forming strategy around data analytics.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must be enrolled in a full-time bachelor's or master's degree program with at least one semester left to complete all degree requirements after the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Superior writing, editing and communications skills.
• Experience in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work well independently and collaborate with a team.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• Experience writing and creating digital content.
• Experience with web content management systems.
• Desire to research and implement communications best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
• Interest in communications, public relations, journalism and/or messaging strategy.

Work Modality

This position is subject to a hybrid work schedule.

Job Duties

The duties of the Content and Messaging Intern include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Shadow C&O team members and collaborate on communications strategies
• Edit and proofread content for conformity to NYSTRS standards adhering to AP style.
• Work with NYSTRS departments as needed to write and/or proofread communications materials, presentations and reports.
• Research and write for NYSTRS publications.
• Leverage data and presenting findings to help hone communication strategies.

Salary Grade

This is a non-graded position.

Salary Range

$20.00 per hour.

Job Type

Temporary

EEO STATEMENT

At NYSTRS, diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our mission of providing our members with a secure pension and exceptional customer service. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture where all diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment across all operations.

NYSTRS is proud to provide equal opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender expression or identity, national origin, age, ability and disability status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. We are committed to being a workplace that attracts, supports, and retains talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences while championing equal opportunity across recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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