Intern-Communications/Magazine

Job Summary:

The intern will support a range of activities to enhance departmental goals, promote organizational objectives, and gain practical experience in communications, content management, digital asset management, and basic IT operations.

Scope of Work 

The intern will perform tasks in the following areas, with an emphasis on collaboration, professional development, and cross-departmental support: 

Communications Department 

• Coordinate with team members to prepare materials for events, campaigns, or outreach. 

• Enhance organizational messaging, increase audience engagement, and develop skills in strategic communication. 

Magazine Department 

• Contribute to content creation, by editing and uploading digitized magazine archive 

• Assist with layout design, photo selection, and coordination with graphic designers  

• Manage content archives and ensure proper cataloging of past issues. 

• Support high-quality magazine production, develop editorial skills, and ensure timely  delivery of content. 

Website Support 

• Update website content, including text, images, and multimedia, using content management systems (CMS), WordPress. 

• Assist in optimizing web pages for user experience (UX). 

• Assist staff who monitor website analytics and help prepare reports on user traffic and engagement metrics. 

• Collaborate with the web team to troubleshoot minor technical issues and implement updates. 

• Gain experience in web content management and analytics. 

Digitization Projects 

• Support the digitization of archival materials, including scanning, organizing, and  cataloging documents, images, or multimedia assets. 

• Ensure metadata accuracy 

• Assist in transferring physical records to digital formats and uploading them to designated platforms or databases. 

• Collaborate with team members to develop workflows for ongoing digitization efforts. 

• Preserve organizational assets in digital formats and develop skills in digital archiving and  project management. 

IT Cross-Training 

• Participate in training sessions to learn basic IT skills, such as troubleshooting software issues, understanding network basics, or managing cloud-based tools. 

• Assist IT staff with minor technical support tasks, such as setting up workstations, updating software, or maintaining hardware inventories. 

• Document IT-related processes or create user guides for non-technical staff. 

• Gain foundational IT knowledge, enhance technical confidence, and support cross departmental technology integration. 

Required Job Qualifications  

Education and Experience Required:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Journalism a related field.

Certifications & Licenses Required:

• None

Department Core Competencies:

• Problem-Solving
• Execution on Decisions
• Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and familiar with or able to learn additional business software
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational and ethical practices
• Ability to problem-solve and develop short and long-term solutions
• Ability to follow instructions, take ownership of projects and work both independently and collaboratively to complete assignments
• Ability to be creative and assist in production of complex company produced events
• Project management skills
• Knowledgeable about digital advertising and marketing including creating newsletters, website, and social media preferred

Working Conditions

• Works out of Air & Space Forces Association’s headquarters in Arlington, VA.
• Office hours are between 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, subject to modification based on the needs of each program or site.
• Operates in a professional office environment with travel to local offices, community partners, and events.
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets.