Internship (Digital Marketing, Public Affairs or Communications)

CURA Strategies is looking for an ambitious, self-starter to join our team as an intern. Our paid interns are fully integrated members of our team and key players in helping us do great work for our incredible clients.

This isn’t a “get our coffee” internship — interns gain extensive hands-on experience working on a variety of tasks across multiple accounts.

We are especially interested in candidates with experience or strong interest in digital marketing, as well as candidates with experience in public affairs and/or communications.

This is a paid position of $17.00/hour. In limited cases, we have adjusted for graduate students with more extensive experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Digital Marketing Intern

Support digital marketing efforts across multiple client accounts, including organic social media, paid campaigns, website updates and campaign reporting

Assist in the execution of digital campaigns across platforms, including LinkedIn Ads, Meta, Google Search, Reddit and other emerging channels

Assist in building and maintaining performance reports and dashboards across client work, including organic social media, paid media, web and SEO-related efforts

Assist in analyzing campaign, website and user behavior data to identify trends, performance drivers and opportunities

Help translate data into clear insights and actionable recommendations for clients

Support website content updates and management across platforms such as WordPress and Webflow

Assist with CRM workflows and campaign performance tracking

Collaborate with account teams in brainstorming, campaign ideation and integrated client work

Contribute to reporting and analysis for CURA’s own marketing performance and planning

Public Affairs / Communications Intern

Assist with traditional media relations activities, including building media lists and crafting newsworthy pitches

Assist with client social media efforts, including drafting content, creating graphics and monitoring for engagement opportunities

Draft written content, such as newsletters, blog posts, press releases, client presentations and measurement reports

Support public affairs, strategic communications and stakeholder engagement activities across client accounts

Conduct research on policy, advocacy, health care and industry issues to support client work and new business efforts

Provide support for various virtual or in-person client events

Attend and capture action items from internal and client meetings/conference calls

Participate in new business brainstorms and research

Other projects and duties as requested, directed or assigned

Assist with administrative tasks as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Has an appetite and drive to always do more

Is thorough and detail-oriented, particularly with spelling and grammar

Has excellent writing, analytical and oral skills

Has a professional demeanor and is a team player

Works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple projects at once while meeting deadlines

Is extremely organized and able to manage time well

Approaches projects with a can-do mindset, but will ask questions when they’ve exhausted other options

Has a working knowledge of social media strategy for business

Is curious, tech-savvy and comfortable learning new tools and platforms

Is interested in digital marketing, communications, public affairs and/or health care

Is proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Bonus points if you have:

Graphic design experience and working knowledge of the Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro)

Government relations and public affairs experience

Experience with digital marketing platforms and tools such as LinkedIn Ads, Meta, Google Search, Google Analytics 4, Looker Studio, Power BI, Hotjar, Brandwatch, ActiveCampaign, WordPress or Webflow

Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude or similar platforms

This position is open to recent grads, graduate students, and seniors studying public relations, communications, digital marketing, journalism, political science, or a related major with an interest in health care communications. Prior communications, public relations, public affairs or digital marketing experience is preferred. Strong preference will be given to applicants who can work onsite in our Crystal City office every day.

All applicants shall receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. In a recent blinded employee survey, 100% of employees strongly believe, “Everyone here [at CURA Strategies] is treated fairly regardless of race, gender, age, ethnic background, disability, sexual orientation, or other differences.”

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter, along with two writing samples (one short, such as a social media post, and one long, such as a press release) in PDF format to:

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