Intern, Content Strategy

Description

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation's Summer Internship Program is a 10-week opportunity for college and university students to get some real-world work experience and learn new skills. Interns get to work closely with Foundation staff members to help with ongoing projects and develop new ideas for programs and initiatives. They get to work in specific departments based on what they're interested in and what they're good at, and they get to work on projects that really challenge them and help them grow.

During the program, interns receive extensive guidance and support from their managers and mentors, and they attend training sessions and workshops that help them enhance their professional skills. Overall, the summer internship program at the Foundation is a highly rewarding and valuable experience for students who want to gain real-world work experience and develop professional skills.

By the end of the program, the Content Strategy Intern will gain an understanding of the fundamental principles of content strategy and storytelling. They will become familiar with working alongside a creative team in a corporate environment and will develop the skills necessary for writing and creating content that aligns with an institution's tone of voice for various audiences and platforms.

Project Description and Expected Deliverables

In collaboration with the Communications Department, develop a set of digital assets (infographic, video, blog, or photo series) for the website and social media.

• Contribute to graphic design and content strategy on Hilton Foundation's social media channels and website.
• Carry out the Hilton Foundation editorial calendar, perform quality control and schedule content for posting across social media channels, and create website content for review.
• On the website, tagging news and learning content to connect resources to stories extends the value-add for site visitors and builds brand-user relationships.
• Analyze website and social media metrics during the internship period and report on content successes and challenges.

Learning Objectives

• Understand and apply the principles of content strategy to the Hilton Foundation's mission and program areas.
• Develop storytelling and content creation skills from an organization's point of view, i.e., how to leverage digital platforms and communication to impact social issues.
• Gain an understanding of the philanthropic and humanitarian sectors.

Requirements

Required

• Currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior, or senior in college or university.
• High level of proficiency in MS Word and MS Outlook.
• Intermediate level of proficiency in MS PowerPoint.

Desired

• Graphic design skills
• Writing and grammar skills.
• Video editing a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop, Acrobat, Illustrator a plus.
• Proficiency in Canva.
• Project Management and Organization Skills.
   

Desired Majors

• Communications
• Marketing
• Social Science
• Advertising
• Design
• Journalism
   

Summary

International hotelier Conrad N. Hilton established the grantmaking foundation that bears his name in 1944 to help people living in poverty and experiencing disadvantage worldwide. Today, the work continues, concentrating on efforts to ensure healthy early childhood development and sustainable livelihoods for youth and refugee populations, support young people transitioning out of foster care, improve access to housing and support services for people experiencing homelessness, identify solutions to safe water access, and lift the work of Catholic sisters. Additionally, following selection by an independent, international jury, the Foundation annually awards the $2.5 million Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize to an organization doing extraordinary work to reduce human suffering. The Foundation is one of the world’s largest, with approximately $7 billion in assets. It has awarded grants to date totaling more than $3.2 billion worldwide, and $290 million in 2023. Please visit www.hiltonfoundation.org for more information.