Director of Communications Intern

The Director of Communications participates in a senior-level leadership learning experience focused on overseeing and elevating the Academy’s full communications ecosystem. This role provides advanced exposure to strategic content direction, audience engagement, brand storytelling, digital marketing, and team coordination within a structured, guided program environment.
Participants in this advanced role will lead the Social Media department, Moderation team, Creativity team, and Marketing team, while developing executive-level communication strategy and cross-functional alignment skills.
Learning Focus Areas
Participants in this role will gain advanced exposure to:
Strategic communications planning and brand storytelling
Social media strategy, content calendars, and campaign development
Audience engagement, moderation standards, and community building
Creative content production and visual storytelling
Influencer partnerships and marketing initiatives
Performance analytics, reporting, and continuous improvement
Cross-departmental collaboration and leadership development
Program Activities
Participants may engage in:
Leading the Social Media, Moderation, Creativity, and Marketing teams
Developing and executing Academy-wide communications strategies
Overseeing content planning, scheduling, and brand alignment
Guiding campaign development and performance review sessions
Coordinating influencer marketing and partnership opportunities
Mentoring and providing feedback to team participants
Collaborating with Academy leadership on high-visibility initiatives
Leadership Development Component
This advanced role includes direct leadership development through:
Strategic decision-making for the entire communications function
Team oversight and participant development
Cross-functional project coordination
Brand voice and messaging governance
All activities occur within a supervised, educational environment and are designed for learning and professional growth.
Participation Expectations
Engage consistently and lead by example in all program activities
Maintain clear, timely communication with Academy leadership
Provide constructive feedback and support to team participants
Actively contribute to the Academy’s mission of transformative impact
Qualifications
Education / Background
Candidates may include:
Students, recent graduates, or early-career professionals with strong interest in communications
Individuals with experience or passion for social media, marketing, content creation, or branding
Skills & Abilities
Strong strategic thinking and creative vision
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience or strong interest in digital marketing and social platforms
Ability to lead and mentor participants in a collaborative environment
Attention to detail, brand consistency, and analytics-driven decision making
Work Environment
This is a fully remote learning environment involving structured leadership sessions, team coordination, and guided project work across multiple communications functions.
Program Nature
This advanced leadership learning opportunity is part of the structured Apex Talent Initiative Academy program designed for educational and professional development. Participation is voluntary and does not constitute employment. All activities are for learning purposes and are not used as a substitute for paid work.
Future Opportunities
Participants demonstrating exceptional engagement and results may be considered for future advanced opportunities within the Academy based on organizational needs and program availability. Participation does not guarantee any future role.