Part-Time Strategic Communications Intern

Penn State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

On-campus experience

Job summary

Penn State University’s Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications seeks a Part-Time Strategic Communications Intern with interests in photography, social media, video or writing.

This paid internship offers opportunities to craft stories for internal and external audiences, develop design skills, and support brand materials. Ideal candidates are communications majors with strong writing and storytelling abilities, familiar with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, and able to work 5–10 hours

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Deadline- and detail-oriented with multitasking ability.
• Self-motivated and able to take direction and constructive criticism.
• Conceptual thinker able to mold rough strategy into visually appealing design.
• Writing for marketing and familiarity with photography.
• Experience with design software, specifically InDesign and Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event support and storytelling to promote the Bellisario College.
• Complete independent assignments to chronicle events with photography or social media.
• Collaborate to create and maintain brand materials and promotional items.
• Support brochures, digital signage, fliers and posters and other publications.

Skills

Photography

Social media

Video

Writing

Education

Communications major (advertising/public relations, film production or journalism)

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

## Part-Time Strategic Communications InternApplylocations: Penn State University Parktime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ\_0000080066# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **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.** **JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications is seeking a motivated and talented student interested in strategic communications with and interest and skills in photography, social media, video or writing to join its strategic communications team for a part-time paid internship. Experience with Adobe software a plus, and experience shooting or editing video would be helpful.Seeking a creative storyteller and conceptual thinker, able to take a rough strategy and mold it into an aesthetically-pleasing design, to join our team that tells the story of the people and programs of the Bellisario College for internal and external audiences. Also, writing is the core of all communications, so the ability to tell a story that way is essential. Our office offers an opportunity for independence with assignments and also supports those who are curious and hard-working to develop their skills while they support our efforts.If you’re seeking a team-oriented environment, with the opportunity to be empowered and produce high-quality content, this is the position for you!**WHERE****:** Donald P. Bellisairo College of Communications**WHEN**: Ongoing**WHO**: Communications majors in advertising/public relations, film production or journalism**HOURS**: To be determined, typical range 5-10 hours per week**REQUIREMENTS:*** Strong verbal and written communication skills* Deadline and detail oriented with an ability to multitask* Self-motivated and able to take direction and constructive criticism* Conceptual thinker, able to take rough strategy and mold into aesthetically-pleasing design* Basic understanding of writing and editing related to marketing, and a familiarity with photography* Experience and proficiency with design software, specifically InDesign and Photoshop**DUTIES:*** Assist with event support and storytelling to promote and position the Bellisario College* Complete independent assignents to chronicle events with photography or social media* Collaborate with members of the Bellisario College strategic communications staff to create and maintain brand materials and promotional items* Provide additional support and insight related to brochures, digital signage, fliers and posters and other publications **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.