Communications Intern

AARP • Franklin, TN

9h • $18 - $28

About The Position

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.
Are you a creative, passionate, and results-driven student interested in communications outreach and planning? The AARP Tennessee Team is looking for you! Our team creates and executes various events and projects to improve people's lives as they age and help build a better tomorrow for future generations. We'll challenge you to think and work innovatively on real-world projects. AARP is committed to your growth and cultivating your continued learning and development. This paid internship is anticipated to start in Spring 2026 and can continue throughout the year.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college/university, rising undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or post-doctoral students, and remain academically enrolled throughout the internship, or must have previously graduated from college and enrolled in a continuing education program
• Pursuing a degree in communications, marketing, journalism, gerontology, political science, policy, or related fields
• Must be a self-starter and adaptable, with the ability to work under tight deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple projects, anticipate project needs, and discern work priorities
• Ability to work well with diverse populations, including age, race, and sexual orientation
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Experience with end-to-end video production, including planning, shooting video, editing, and file delivery for appropriate platforms
• AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.
• Regular and reliable job attendance
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• Independent judgment in evaluation options to make sound decisions
• Home office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate home environment noise

Responsibilities

• Apply strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to help support state priority areas, including fraud prevention, health & wellness, and Social Security
• Participate in team meetings and strategy discussions, collaborate on communications tactics, and engage in a support role for various remote and in-person events
• Enhance event participation by assisting with event marketing and promotion through social media and other platforms to tell the story about AARP Tennessee’s work
• Assist with building communications campaigns, drafting press releases, event promotion, social media presence, and other materials for internal and external channels
• Assist in planning, scripting, production, and editing video projects and online content
• Engage in strategic communications outreach to internal and external audiences, including media relations
• Design event/program fliers, graphics, and other material
• Work with AARP volunteers and community partners to amplify storytelling initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed