Part-Time Strategic Communications Intern (Design, Photography, Social)
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Job Location:
University Park, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications is seeking motivated talented communicators (students who like to tell a story in this case our story) to join our strategic communications internship team.
We have several positions to fill for the 2026-27 academic year with spots specifically focused on 1) graphic design 2) photography and 3) social media. No matter the specific role students will work as part of our communications team to tell the story of the Bellisario Colleges people and programs.
All candidates must be undergraduate students. Those selected will get the opportunity to work as part of a collaborative communications team and will have assignments where they will be required to work independently as well. Curiosity and collaborative skills are a must as is knowledge of relevant software programs.
Job duties will include:
- Collaborating to tell the Bellisario College story on our various social media channels.
- Creating graphics to promote and support Bellisario College activities and events -- potentially everything from fundraising to recruiting for audiences that range from alumni to current students.
- Capturing content and/or providing event support for day to day communications efforts ss well as certain special events in the Bellisario College.
Requirements qualifications and/or competencies:
- Adobe Premiere Pro and/or Capcut (social media)
- Adobe Creative Suite Adobe Express (graphic design)
- Photoshop Illustrator and InDesign (photography)
Schedule:
- Student interns typically work no more than 10 hours a week with that time including a brief regular team meeting and then amble flexibility around activities and events as our team coordinates its work.
Compensation:
The starting rate for this job is $12.50/hour.
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Required Experience:
Intern
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