Social Media and Public Relations Intern - Remote

Center for Internet Security, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Remote

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Support the development and execution of the Center for Internet Security’s (CIS) overall marketing strategy under the guidance of the Senior Marketing and Communications Manager
• Assist in creating, scheduling, and publishing engaging content across all CIS-owned social media platforms
• Monitor social media channels for engagement opportunities and respond to comments and direct messages in a timely and professional manner
• Draft social media posts, design visual assets, and produce short-form video content aligned with cybersecurity industry trends and CIS brand messaging
• Conduct research on industry news, competitor activity, and trending topics to generate informed and timely content ideas
• Track, analyze, and report on key social media performance metrics including engagement rate, reach, impressions, and follower growth
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to brainstorm creative campaigns that enhance brand awareness and position CIS as a thought leader in cybersecurity
• Repurpose long-form content such as blogs, white papers, and reports into concise, platform-optimized social media assets
• Stay current with platform-specific algorithm changes, emerging social media best practices, and evolving organic and paid social strategies
• Build, update, and maintain targeted media lists for public relations outreach
• Assist in writing, editing, and distributing press releases to appropriate media outlets
• Support media relations efforts by preparing subject matter experts for interviews and distributing promotional materials
• Track and compile media coverage reports to identify industry trends, sentiment, and brand mentions
• Perform other administrative and creative tasks as assigned to support the Marketing and Communications team

🎯 Requirements

• 2 years of study in Communications, Marketing, or a related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Proficient in Canva Design
• Familiar with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and comfortable designing assets; editing skills in Premiere or After Effects are a bonus
• Knowledgeable with marketing functions and social media platforms
• Strong attention to detail with accurate grammar and spelling

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote work opportunity
• Hourly compensation range of USD$18.27 - $22.33
• Hands-on experience supporting marketing, public relations, and social media functions at a cybersecurity organization
• Exposure to industry tools including Sprout Social, Pardot, Salesforce, Google Analytics, Muck Rack, EIN Presswire, and Talkwalker (if prior experience)
• Opportunity to contribute to mission-driven work aimed at making the connected world safer
• Inclusive, respectful work environment that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives

Skills & Technologies

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About Center for Internet Security, Inc.

Center for Internet Security, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that develops and promotes best-practice cybersecurity controls. It maintains the CIS Controls and CIS Benchmarks, globally recognized standards for securing IT systems and data. The organization operates the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, providing threat intelligence and incident response to U.S. state and local governments. CIS also offers security configuration assessment tools, membership communities, and resources to help enterprises, government agencies, and educational institutions reduce cyber risk and improve resilience against evolving threats.

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