Part-Time Communications Specialist/Intern
Part-Time Communications Specialist/Intern
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Job Description
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work additional information on remote work at Penn State seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Candidate will assist news staff by writing editing and proofreading Penn State Extension news releases. Duties include gathering background information to complete assigned stories interviewing extension educators volunteers and faculty sources and writing news releases per Associated Press style. There may be opportunities to write feature stories or articles for the colleges undergraduate student recruiting efforts. The intern will help translate complex subject matter into clear compelling content that highlights the impact of Penn State Extension the outreach arm of the College of Agricultural Sciences. These stories may appear in Penn State News and other internal or external media outlets to help increase brand awareness prestige and support for Penn State Extension.
Depending on skills qualifications and interests other duties may include taking photographs of people and events and assisting with Web/social media content development. Experience or coursework in news and/or feature writing helpful. Internship may be for credit (3) and/or compensation.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
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 .
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
