Communications Intern

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation's largest-circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin.

About the role

This paid internship is designed for a creative, passionate, and results-driven student interested in communications, multimedia platforms, and social media. The AARP Mississippi Team creates and supports the state's advocacy and community outreach projects to improve lives as people age and help build a better future. You’ll work on real-world projects, think innovatively, and grow through learning and development opportunities. The internship starts in Fall 2026 and runs through December, with the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities

• Write news releases, stories, and other collateral materials
• Create videos, social media posts, and other digital content for initiatives related to family caregiving, fraud prevention, and retirement security
• Promote local AARP community outreach events using audience engagement tools and channels such as email, social media, and earned media
• Participate in team meetings and strategy discussions with AARP staff and volunteers, collaborate on communications tactics, and engage in a support role for various remote and in-person events

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university; must be a rising undergraduate junior or senior, graduate student, or post-doctoral student, and remain academically enrolled throughout the internship
• Pursuing a degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or related fields
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with Canva, Adobe, and PowerPoint; self-starter and adaptable with the ability to work under tight deadlines
• Ability to follow AARP branding guidelines for visual and written content, with working knowledge of AP Style
• Ability to write news releases and social media posts
• Ability to manage multiple projects, anticipate project needs, and discern work priorities
• Ability to work well with diverse populations, including age, gender, race, and sexual orientation
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Familiarity with creating and editing videos and knowledge of multiple social media platforms
• Work is hybrid: remotely two days a week, three days in the office
• Regular and reliable job attendance
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• Independent judgement in evaluating options to make sound decisions
• Ability to work effectively in an open office environment with moderate noise
• Must be available to work from AARP's Louisiana State Office
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds

Schedule

AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.

Pay

The hourly range is $18 for undergraduates, $21 for graduate students, and $28 for Ph.D. candidates. Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits.