Student Marketing Communications Intern

45% - Write news and feature articles, weekly blog posts, and other strategic writing as needed. Research and interview contacts for articles. Pitch story ideas to the communications team.

35% - Write and brainstorm social media content. Curate social media content. Assist in community management and social media strategy.

10% - Provide event marketing and logistics support.

5% - Assist in editing and proofreading collateral.

5% - Perform other marketing and PR tasks as assigned.

Disclaimer

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Work Schedule

Flexible; hours not to exceed 20 weekly.

Contact Information to Applicants

Ashleigh Lee

Journalism (any of the four concentrations), marketing, and/or communications studies major.

Strong social media skills (creating content, community management, ability to tailor messages for each platform).

Writing and interviewing experience.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong editing/proofreading skills.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Willingness to perform a variety of duties.

Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet short deadlines.

Working knowledge of AP style.

At least two semesters left prior to graduation.

Basic photography skills.

Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suites or Canva.

Knowledge of business journalism.

Knowledge of Google and/or other web analytics platforms.

Position Overview

As a marketing communications intern, you’ll get hands-on training about everything it takes to run a communications and public relations office. This position is fast-paced and requires weekly blogging, daily social media content creation and engagement and event management support as needed. You’ll work as part of the communications team, with the director of communications, communications coordinator, video producer and graphic designer. You’ll research and write about business-related topics. The position provides the opportunity for experience in multiple aspects of a busy marketing communications office. The primary focus of the position is strategic communication skills, but a knowledge of digital analytics would be helpful. By the end of this time, you will have a diverse portfolio of work samples and experiences.

Throughout their employment, student employees will maintain and manifest positive actions that align with and support the Code of Conduct for the School of Business

Additional Candidate Instruction

Submit online application, resume and work samples

– Complete online application.

– Upload a cover letter and resume.

– Attach/upload three samples that demonstrate your ability to write news and feature stories, (particularly those showing your work at interviews and research of background information).

Position Requirements

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Employment Conditions

(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.