Communications Student Intern

Position Overview:

The Communications Student Intern a 20-hour-per-week position at the Board of Regents reports to the Associate Commissioner for Public Affairs. This position works closely with the Communications team to build a strategic communications plan to promote and support Louisianas Master Plan efforts and the work of Regents.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrolled as a full-time student at the sophomore or junior-level majoring in Mass Communications Journalism Public Relations or Political Communications at a regionally accredited institution.
• Experience in graphic design photography digital media (Video & Audio).
• Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively with a wide range of individuals and can handle sensitive issues while maintaining confidentiality.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Work with administrators and staff in a productive positive and professional manner.
• Exercise discretion in prioritizing tasks sharing information and using independent judgment.
• Has a high level of computer competency and self-sufficiency.
• Can work under stringent deadlines and adapt to changing priorities and needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential and other important duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Generates gathers edits and manages content to be used on Board of Regents website and other publications.
• Repurposes and realigns existing website content to generate content for secondary uses such as internal communications website postings and social media marketing.
• Researches and provides insight into best practices for social media.
• Proofs edits and updates existing information and content on Board of Regents website using content management system.
• Contributes to the collaboration process and execution of all marketing projects and campaigns whether delivered through social media the website other online deliveries or in print.
• Graphic Design Photography and Digital Media (Audio & Video).
• Assist with planning and execution of events as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

Contact Information:

Chris Yandle Ph.D. APR

Associate Commissioner for Strategic Communications

The Board of Regents is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.

The Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer

VACANCY INFORMATION:

This is an unclassified position.

This position is located in Baton Rouge LA.

Students are required to submit verification from their universities each semester substantiating their status as a person enrolled in an accredited high school college or university in a sufficient number of courses and classes in such institution to be classified as a full-time regular student under the criteria used by the institution in which the person is enrolled. Students are required to retain student status during breaks which occur in the course of or between sessions including summer breaks.

Applications will be rejected if the applicant fails to meet the minimum qualifications submits an incomplete application or fails to apply by the closing date of the announcement.

Resumeswillnot be accepted in lieu of an application listing complete work experience and education.

Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript or any other materials as outlined in the posting to your application if possible.

In compliance with federal law all individuals hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form (I-9) upon hire.