Summer Communications Intern - North
The Summer Communications Intern - North is responsible for assisting the Communications Manager with DeCrescente Distributing Company’s social media presence, public relations, and internal communications. Intern will be assigned to help primarily with events in DDC's northern counties, including but not limited to Saratoga, Schenectady and Warren counties.
- Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this intern at any time.
- All employees and interns are held accountable for practicing and promoting a safe and healthy work environment.
Essential Functions
Social Media
- Assist the Communications Manager with creating and publishing social media content that effectively promotes DDC’s suppliers, customers, hiring and workplace culture. This can include photography, videography, on camera appearances, and graphic design, based on strengths.
- Monitor social media accounts and engage with suppliers, customers, and followers.
- Track and evaluate social media data to help steer future content.
- Pitch ideas for content.
- Take the lead on our TikTok account during your internship.
- Help organize files and assist with record keeping.
- Blogging for DDC website.
Public Relations
- Intern will assist the Communications Manager with gaining earned media as applicable. This includes but is not limited to: press release and media advisory writing, email / phone pitches, sending photos to press, etc.
- Update our press contacts list during your internship.
Internal Communications
- Intern will look for opportunities to create social media content for our Internal Instagram account, @39ViallAve
- Intern will assist the Communications Manager with sending company communications, including event signups, company news, and more.
Responsibility & Organization
- Intern must be dependable and organized. They are expected to complete the tasks they are given and provide daily status updates to the Communications Manager.
- Intern must always act responsibly, especially in establishments where alcohol is served.
Preferred Skills
- Strong photography skills.
- Some Adobe Premiere / PhotoShop experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Ability to recruit employees and customers into social media videos.
Work/Shift Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age or older to be considered for this position (due to handling and marketing alcohol).
- Must live in one of the following counties this summer: Schenectady, Saratoga, Washington, Warren, Fulton or Montgomery. Will be asked to cover events in Schenectady and Saratoga primarily.
- Ability to work an agreed upon 20-40 hours per week based on requirements of your internship, with an estimated 2-6 hours per week happening on nights and weekends.
- Must be able to commute to and from Mechanicville, NY every scheduled workday (no exceptions).
- Responsible use and care for company electronics, including but not limited to photography equipment and a laptop computer.
- Must speak to supervisor to notify him any time prior to the beginning of work shift when calling in sick. Voice mail or e-mail messages are not acceptable replacements.
Environment & Physical Demands
- Work safely and follow all OSHA regulations and company safety policies and procedures.
- For all on-the-job injuries or accidents, must notify Safety Officer, supervisor, and Human Resources immediately (no later than 1 hour).
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
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