Intern, Women's Health Content Creator-Remote - American Heart Association

Overview

As we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives as we remain devoted to a future of health and hope for everyone, everywhere. At the American Heart Association, your contribution matters, and so does your career.

We have an exciting opportunity for an intern on our Women & Kids Emerging Strategies team. In this role, the intern has opportunities to support content creation, primarily video content, for the Go Red for Women national social media accounts. This content will be part of Go Red for Women’s annual marketing strategy aimed at raising awareness about women’s cardiovascular health and strengthening the movement’s brand equity.

The intern will collaborate with both the Women & Kids Emerging Strategies team and the national Social Media Team to work with existing content (video, photography, text) to shape compelling social media content and help guide the creation of new content (user-generated content from survivors, content aligning with current trends, etc.).

The American Heart Association’s Internship Program provides college students an opportunity for hands-on experience in various facets for individuals interested in gaining work experience with a non-profit, voluntary health organization. 

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations.  To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as training and support locally and through our National Center.

#TheAHALife is our company culture, our way of life, reflecting our diversity and inclusion, our focus on work-life harmonization, and our Guiding Values. Discover why you will Be Seen.  Be Heard. Be Valued™ at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and at heart.org.

Internship Overview:

Time Commitment: 20 hours per week

Internship Duration:1/21/25 – 5/2/25

Location: Remote

Salary: $23.00 per hour

Internship Outcomes:

Individuals participating in the internship program are provided with an opportunity to:

• Gain important and practical job skills to be successful in a non-profit environment.
• Opportunity to explore a career-path with a reputable voluntary health/service organization.
• Complete an internship that enriches your academic and professional resume as well as enriching your personal life by making a difference in the lives of others.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Women & Kids Emerging Strategies and Social Media content creation team to craft and execute compelling vertical video for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and other social media platforms.
• Monitor results of social media content on key platforms and provide analysis of findings.
• Source new content ideas and monitor trends on social platforms.
• Analyze what other organizations and brands are doing on social media and present findings to the broader team.
• Learn brand standards and ensure video content aligns with the goals and mission of the organization.

Qualifications

• Candidates who are seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in video production, social media, marketing, or related fields are encouraged to apply.
• Experience using a cell phone or laptop to capture video footage.
• Intermediate to excellent proficiency in a video editing platform such as Abode Premiere Pro or iMovie.
• Knowledge and experience with in-app editing tools on TikTok and Instagram Reels
• Interested in creating content that resonates with women and helps support their overall health is a plus.
• Demonstrated excellence in writing and copyediting skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities.
• Proficiency in basic Canva is a plus.
• Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi Connection.
• Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 8:30am-5pm.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship, now or in the future.  For any roles working remotely, the work must also be performed inside the United States, not in a foreign country.

Compensation & Benefits

The job application window is expected to close: November 8, 2025.

The American Heart Association invests in its people.  Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• Compensation and Performance – Attracting talented, committed interns means offering competitive compensation, ongoing professional development and training, and a diverse and inclusive environment in which to work and grow. And we do.
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.  HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
• Healthcare Benefits – You will have the opportunity to participate in our Teladoc General Medical and Behavioral Health programs.  We also provide access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost as a confidential program designed to assist employees and family members with personal issues that affect their relationships at home or at work.

Apply Today:So, are you ready to intern for the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases?

The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the AHA will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.

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