BFT - CGH Social Media/Communications Intern

About the role

The MGH Center for Global Health is a central hub of expertise and support for global health initiatives across the MGH ecosystem. We increase the efficiency and effectiveness of MGH’s global health engagements by securing sustainable, equitable partnership infrastructures; educating, training, and organizing global health resources; facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration; and accelerating impactful research and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Center's presence on YouTube, X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other social networking platforms.
• In line with the CGH Communications Style Guide, produce timely, relevant social media content for the Center’s social networking platforms (X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn) to increase social visibility and opportunities for engagement.
• Analyze social media data, marketing tools and trends, and make recommendations for their use.
• Create all internal and external communications and support all aspects of the Center's communications and marketing activities (including the Global Health Monthly Newsletters, CGH Year in Review, etc.).
• Ensure all communication pieces are consistent, and comport with the CGH Communications Style Guide, and meet MGB Marketing & Branding guidelines.
• Manage the workflow of creative projects internally to ensure timely production and delivery.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required in journalism, communication or a related discipline.
• Experience working in non-profit and/or global public health preferred.
• Well-versed in social media platforms (X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn).
• Experience with Constant Contact, InDesign, Illustrator, HootSuite, and Canva.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Able to translate between technical and non-technical colleagues to create material for a variety of audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Demonstrated cross-cultural sensitivity and ability to build respectful and collaborative relationships with colleagues and partners from diverse backgrounds.
• Highly motivated, independent, entrepreneurial and capable of performing in a complex environment.
• Attention to detail, with a strong sense of initiative and perseverance to carry through to completion of tasks.