Communications Intern

The State University of New York; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The State University of New York (SUNY) seeks a Communications Intern to support the Office of Press and Communications in Albany. The intern will draft press releases and quotes and monitor stories under the supervision of SUNY's press secretary.

Hours are flexible around academics, typically about 20 hours per week. On-site at the SUNY System Administration building in Albany, NY; undergraduate students are paid $16/hour, graduates $18/hour, and doctoral students $20/hour.

Qualifications

• Current SUNY student in any relevant field of study.
• Must be available to work on-site at the SUNY System Administration building in Albany, NY.

Responsibilities

• Draft press releases and quotes.
• Pitch student reporters at SUNY's campuses.
• Monitor social media and news coverage for major SUNY announcements and share with the press and social team to amplify.
• Use Meltwater to monitor and include stories in SUNY clips.
• Update media lists and key campus contacts.
• Conduct research for briefings to the Chancellor.
• Assist in developing Chancellor events on campus.
• Deliver assignments on deadline.

Job description

Location: Albany, NY Category: Student Assistant Positions Job Type: Part-time Temporary Posted On: Fri Oct 9 2026

Job Description

The State University of New York (SUNY) seeks a Communications Intern to support the Office of Press and Communications. The Intern will primarily assist in the timely drafting of press releases and quotes, and in monitoring stories under the supervision of SUNY's press secretary.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Draft press releases and quotes.
• Pitch student reporters at SUNY's campuses.
• Monitor social media and news coverage for major announcements from SUNY system and campuses and share with press and social team to amplify.
• Using Meltwater to monitor and include stories in SUNY clips.
• Update media lists and key campus contacts.
• Conduct research for briefings to the Chancellor.
• Assist in developing Chancellor events on campus.
• Deliver assignments on deadline.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Current SUNY student in any relevant field of study.
• Must be available to work on-site at the SUNY System Administration building in Albany, NY.

Additional Information

Hours are flexible. Schedule will be coordinated around academic commitments. Typically averaging 20 hours per week.

Paid Positions: Undergraduate: $16.00/hour. Graduate: $18.00/hour. Doctoral: $20.00/hour.