Strategic Communications & Storytelling Intern

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 7,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State is offering a part-time paid internship for a creative student interested in strategic communications, with skills in photography, social media, video or writing.

The role involves turning rough strategy into visually compelling content, supporting internal and external storytelling, event coverage, and brand materials, with independence and room to learn.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Deadline- and detail-oriented with the ability to multitask.
• Self-motivated and able to take direction and constructive criticism.
• Conceptual thinker able to mold rough strategy into aesthetically pleasing design.
• Basic understanding of writing and editing related to marketing; familiarity with photography.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Photography

Social media

Video editing

Writing

InDesign

Photoshop

Education

Communications major

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State is offering a part-time paid internship for a creative student interested in strategic communications, with skills in photography, social media, video or writing.

The role involves turning rough strategy into visually compelling content, supporting internal and external storytelling, event coverage, and brand materials, with independence and room to learn.