Part-Time Marketing Communications Internship

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 7,500 - 8,100; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Marketing Communications Intern for the Fox Graduate School to support social media content creation, editorial planning, and digital communications. You will help tell stories of graduate students, faculty, staff, and alumni, promoting school initiatives and events across platforms.

The role emphasizes hands-on collaboration with a dynamic communications team, with opportunities to develop materials, write news, and assist with email campaigns, all

Qualifications

• Enrolled undergraduate or graduate student in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, business, English, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with social media platforms and content creation tools.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Basic photography and/or videography skills preferred.
• Comfort with analytics tools (e.g., platform insights, Google Analytics).
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects.
• Willingness to learn new tools and adapt to evolving priorities.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging written, visual, and video content for Instagram, LinkedIn, and other platforms.
• Capture photos and short-form video clips featuring graduate students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
• Assist in maintaining an editorial calendar and publishing schedule.
• Monitor engagement and support community management efforts.
• Research trends and recommend new ideas, tools, or platforms.
• Develop promotional materials for Fox Graduate School initiatives and events.
• Support event marketing campaigns across digital and print channels.
• Assist with on-site event coverage, including live posting and photography.
• Help to update and manage website content.
• Draft news and feature stories.
• Draft and test promotional emails.
• Support copyediting and proofreading of marketing materials.
• Ensure content aligns with Penn State brand standards.
• Develop analytics reports.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Social media management

Content creation

Adobe Creative Cloud

Photography basics

Video editing basics

Analytics tools

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student in marketing/communications/business/journalism

Tools

Google Analytics

Social media scheduling tools

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School is seeking a creative, organized, and motivated student (graduate or undergraduate) to serve as a Marketing Communications Intern. This position will support the school's Marketing and Strategic Communications team through strategic content creation, social media management, event promotion, and digital communications.

This internship offers hands‑on experience working with a collaborative communications team focused on telling the stories of graduate students, faculty, staff, and alumni while promoting the impact and initiatives of the Fox Graduate School.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility for the position is social media and content creation, which includes:

• Create engaging written, visual, and video content for Instagram, LinkedIn, and other platforms
• Capture photos and short-form video clips featuring graduate students, faculty, staff, and alumni
• Assist in maintaining an editorial calendar and publishing schedule
• Monitor engagement and support community management efforts
• Research trends and recommend new ideas, tools, or platforms

Additional responsibilities may include the following, based on the candidate's skills, experiences, and interests, such as:

• Developing promotional materials for Fox Graduate School initiatives and events (e.g., Graduate Exhibition, Three Minute Thesis, Summer Research Opportunities Program, commencement activities, workshops)
• Supporting event marketing campaigns across digital and print channels
• Assisting with on‑site event coverage, including live posting and photography
• Helping to update and manage website content
• Drafting news and feature stories
• Drafting and testing promotional emails
• Supporting copyediting and proofreading of marketing materials
• Ensuring content aligns with Penn State brand standards
• Developing analytics reports

Qualifications

• Enrolled undergraduate or graduate student in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, business, English, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with social media platforms and content creation tools
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud
• Basic photography and/or videography skills preferred
• Comfort with analytics tools (e.g., platform insights, Google Analytics)
• Highly organized, self‑motivated, and able to manage multiple projects
• Willingness to learn new tools and adapt to evolving priorities

Compensation and Time Commitment

This is a paid internship, $15 per hour, for 10 hours per week during the fall 2026 semester with possibility of extending into the spring semester.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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