About Communications & Membership
The Communications and Membership arm of the organization performs a number of functions to support our mission including production of EC Alumni magazine, PirateAlumni.com, A Pirate’s Life for Me! weekly radio show, PiratePulse monthly e-newsletter, an annual report, the Association’s presence on social media sites, and marketing vehicles for our alumni programs/events. Description Under the guidance of the Director of Alumni Communications and Membership, this opportunity will increase your knowledge of marketing and communication strategies in a member-focused organization.
For Fall 2010, the focus of this internship opportunity will be to help boost the Alumni Association’s presence on social networking sites (Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter).
We are looking for someone who will:
•increase the number of people connected to the Alumni Association on social networks
•add alumni events to Facebook and LinkedIn
•research news related to the University and alumni that can be shared through social networks
•attend alumni events to photograph and shoot/edit video that can be posted on Facebook, Flickr, and YouTube
•perform other duties as assigned
The intern will also research alumni and write interview questions for A Pirate’s Life for Me!, our weekly radio show.
Work Schedule
Work schedule is flexible. Candidates must be willing to commit to a weekly schedule with a minimum of 10
hours per week.
Computer Skills Desired
Potential interns need to have a good grasp of technology and computer software. Experience with editing
video and Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and/or Illustrator, is a plus.
Desired Program or Degree
Communications, Marketing, or Technical Writing students are preferred.
Interested?
Contact Doug Smith ’00, ’07 (smithdo@ecu.edu or 252-328-1959) to schedule an interview.