Spring 2019 Digital Communications Undergrad Intern PPD is a leading global contract research organization. At PPD we are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our purpose - to improve health. As a part time intern in Digital Communications you will have the opportunity to learn about marketing and communications practices in the clinical research industry and within contract research organizations. Working 20 hours a week, youll learn how we utilize social media, content development, public relations, and industry events to be effective. At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. As an intern, youll have mentorship and guidance as well as exposure to a variety of tasks and projects to help you prepare for your future career in digital communications. Join PPD in our relentless pursuit of excellence - apply now! Responsibilities include: * Assisting team members with assigned tasks in specific areas (may include website content updates, ROI/reporting on marketing and social media campaigns, website image selection and altering, Web page design, multimedia production and post-production, and email marketing efforts) * Attending meetings and other learning opportunities Education and Experience: * Must be enrolled in an undergraduate as a rising junior or above * Marketing or Communications major preferred * Exposure to or experience in website content administration, HTML, Google Analytics, email marketing, social media marketing, SEO preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Good communication and interpersonal skills * Good organizational skills and strong attention to detail, with proven ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively * Good project management skills * Good English and grammar skills, including solid writing skills * Strong computer skills, proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. * Strong research skills * Demonstrated maturity and professional presence * Eagerness to learn Working Conditions * Work is performed in an office or clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. * Occasional drives to site locations. Potential Occasional travel required. Physical Demands * Frequently stationary for 4-6 hours per day. * Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. * Occasional mobility required. * Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck. * Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs. * Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf. * Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. * May interact with others, relating and gathering sensitive information. Interaction includes diverse groups. * Works with guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions from management. May require periods of intense concentration. * Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task. * Regular and consistent attendance. PPD is an affirmative action employer that values diversity as a strength and fosters an environment of mutual respect. PPD provides equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, pregnancy, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or other status within any other protected group. **Primary Location: **North America-United States-North Carolina-Morrisville - 3900 Paramount **Work Locations: ** **Job: **Strategic Comm/Marketing **Organization: **Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC.