Mellon Foundation · 1 day ago
Content Apprentice Communications
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad
$27/hr - $30/hrThe Mellon Foundation is a not-for-profit organization focused on the arts and humanities. They are seeking a Content Apprentice for their Communications team to provide administrative, organizational, editorial, and research support while gaining experience in content development and digital storytelling.
AssociationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Assist with drafting, editing, and sourcing/licensing a variety of multimedia content including character-led grant stories, social media posts, videos, and other materials
Assist with curating content and drafting copy for Mellon digital newsletters
Conduct secondary research, compile data, and create project briefs concerning existing grantees, as well as arts and humanities more broadly; create research briefs to support story development
Support social media efforts and campaigns through social listening, grantee research, image sourcing, and data reporting, among other tasks as needed
Help conceive, pitch, create, and edit original content ideas for Mellon’s digital channels
Assist with tagging and managing assets within Mellon’s digital asset management system
Support the promotion and execution of virtual events as needed
Help maintain an organized system of tracking, monitoring, and prioritizing tasks using the Foundation’s primary project management tools: Monday.com and Box.com
Handle confidential and non-routine information with sensitivity
Perform other duties related to content projects as needs arise
Qualification
Required
On track to complete an undergraduate or graduate degree program in spring 2026, or: within several years of graduation
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with an interest in thinking about content and storytelling from both a strategic and creative perspective
Strong interest in arts, humanities, and the Mellon mission, as well as learning about internal and external communications in a nonprofit setting
Experience or interest in news, documentary, or commercial video production
Interest in developing hands-on experience with social media management and newsletter management
Strong copywriting skills that span email, social media, and longform article writing
Flexible, highly organized, and able to juggle multiple and competing tasks with exceptional follow-up and attention to detail
High level of interpersonal skills and discretion to handle sensitive and confidential situations
Ability to be highly productive working independently and as a member of a team
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
Work history that demonstrates an ability to anticipate next steps, take initiative, exercise discretion, and apply sound judgment
Preferred
Proficiency with video editing in Adobe Premiere
Experience video shooting with DSLR cameras and with sound recording
Familiarity with Monday.com, Contentful, Mailchimp, Sprout Social, Figma, and/or Google Analytics
Experience with article writing and/or published writing clips, especially on topics of arts, culture, and the humanities, as well as general news
Experience with content curation or content distribution (i.e. electronic newsletter management or social media posting)
Benefits
Mellon-funded healthcare plans
Retirement contributions
Excellent working environment
Company
Mellon Foundation
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is the nation’s largest supporter of the arts and humanities.
Founded in 1969
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Nick Setteducato
Human Resources Business Partner
Scott Taylor
Chief Investment Officer
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