Wayne Economic Development Council Internship

What

Communications/Web Content Intern

Where

Wayne Economic Development Council

Objective

The Communications/ Web Content Intern will work in the broader domain of internal and external communication, with a particular focus on maintaining and extending the content of the WEDC website, using a Content Management System (CMS). Technical knowledge about website design and development is not necessary. The most effective intern would be a strong writer/researcher adept at communicating with a variety of target audiences (primarily site selection consultants and business prospects, but also including WEDC staff, allies, investors and local business and community members). The Communications/Web Content Intern will also be engaged in other e-commerce communications efforts including the writing and preparation of individual editions of the WEDC’s e-newsletter for internal and external audiences; other marketing collateral pieces, event support and presentations.

Responsibilities

Checking the WEDC web pages regularly to ensure that content is accurate, current, and inaccordance with the website standards and guidelines
Making or requesting changes as needed
Identifying the source and frequency of available updates to information contained on the website. Ensure that the timeliest information is being used
Maintaining a schedule and log of website updates and/or changes
Researching similar websites and making recommendations on content additions or enhancements
Assisting in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) initiatives by identifying, writing and inserting Meta
tags and other web content
Preparing monthly website statistics reports
Assisting the President and other staff members with other communication