Public Relations and Marketing Intern

Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport connects travelers to destinations around the globe. We're dedicated to providing exceptional experiences and services to our passengers.Join our team and be part of an exciting journey in the aviation industry!

Job Description: We're seeking a dynamic PR & Marketing Intern to join our team and support our outreach efforts across various channels. This internship offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in visual content creation, copywriting, event planning, and more, while contributing to meaningful projects that impact our community and stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Capture and produce visual content (photos, videos, graphics) for airport outreach channels.
• Assist with copywriting for press releases, web articles, social media, newsletters, and other communication materials.
• Support Airport Ambassador Program activities, event planning, and presentations.
• Conduct analysis of Google and social media analytics to inform marketing strategies.
• Complete a specified project related to communications, marketing, or community engagement and present outcomes to ROA leadership.

Requirements:

• Current university junior or senior pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, English, journalism, public relations, public administration, or related field.
• Strong familiarity with social media strategies and platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Interest in aviation, government, travel, and tourism.

Application Requirements:

• Include a short portfolio showcasing internship, volunteering, or classroom examples of work relevant to the internship responsibilities (writing samples, social media posts, photos, etc.) in PDF format or provide a link to your portfolio.

Benefits:

• Hands-on experience in an aviation environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and initiatives.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in the field.
• Networking opportunities within the aviation industry.
• Potential for future career advancement

If you're passionate about marketing and communications and eager to make an impact in the aviation industry, we'd love to hear from you!

Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport is an Equal Opportunity Employer.