Intern, Corporate Communications

The Corporate Communications Intern will make important contributions to the work of a major international academic publisher and gain a valuable introduction to a career in communications and publishing.This internship is paid, part-time (15-25 hours per week during normal office hours) beginning January 2024 with the potential of extending into future semesters based on performance and continued interest. Interns may work remotely or from one of our two main offices (Washington, DC, or Thousand Oaks, CA).Please attach, with your resume, two writing samples.ResponsibilitiesThe job functions include, but are not limited to, the following:• Support the Global Corporate Communications department in maintaining social media channels, particularly by crafting, scheduling, and analyzing content for Twitter• Assist in the creation and editing of written communications related to public relations including blog posts, press releases, and slide presentations• Conduct research that will bring new insights to communications including research on industry news and events• Provide input to campaigns focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives• Support internal communications including maintenance of an internal bank of collateral, an internal news reporting blog, and media tracking and assessment• Track social media engagement to determine campaign performance• Other administrative supportQualificationsAny combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:• Must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university. Communications, English, or related program of study is preferred.• Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs• Experience with basic social media tools such as: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Squarespace/WordPress• Experience writing press releases, blog posts, and other public communications is preferred• Experience interpreting data and creating graphs is a plus• Experience using social media for business (e.g., basic understanding of Hootsuite) is preferred• Knowledge of AP style of writing is preferredIf you have a disability and you need any support during the application process, please contact Lara.Weeks@sagepub.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.Pay Transparency & Benefits Package:Sage Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect. Sage is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.Compensation at Sage is influenced by several factors, including but not limited to skill set, nature and level of experience, qualifications, and other relevant considerations. We anticipate paying $17.50 per hour.Sage offers freedom and autonomy in your day-to-day with hybrid or remote work, depending on the role. Join the nearly 2,000 Sage employees worldwide who deliver products and services that serve to fulfill our noble goal of education and dissemination of knowledge globally. We’d love to meet you!Diversity, Equity, and InclusionSage Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and partnership status, pregnancy and parental responsibilities, race, religion and belief, sex, or sexual orientation.We believe that diversity is a cornerstone of a vibrant culture. We want Sage to be an organization where the most talented staff and high-potential staff are recruited, have the opportunity to grow, and want to work. We strive to achieve a better representation of diverse talent at all levels, including leadership, across our workforce.