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Posted May 27, 2026

Part-Time Marketing Communications Internship

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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 J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School is seeking a creative, organized, and motivated student (graduate or undergraduate) to serve as a Marketing Communications Intern. This position will support the school’s Marketing and Strategic Communications team through strategic content creation, social media management, event promotion, and digital communications. This internship offers hands-on experience working with a collaborative communications team focused on telling the stories of graduate students, faculty, staff, and alumni while promoting the impact and initiatives of the Fox Graduate School. Responsibilities The primary responsibility for the position is social media and content creation, which includes: Create engaging written, visual, and video content for Instagram, LinkedIn, and other platforms Capture photos and short-form video clips featuring graduate students, faculty, staff, and alumni Assist in maintaining an editorial calendar and publishing schedule Monitor engagement and support community management efforts Research trends and recommend new ideas, tools, or platforms Additional responsibilities may include the following, based on the candidate’s skills, experiences, and interests, such as: Developing promotional materials for major Fox Graduate School initiatives and events (e.g., Graduate Exhibition, Three Minute Thesis, Summer Research Opportunities Program, commencement activities, workshops) Supporting event marketing campaigns across digital and print channels Assisting with on-site event coverage, including live posting and photography Helping to update and manage website content Drafting news and feature stories Drafting and testing promotional emails Supporting copyediting and proofreading of marketing materials Ensuring content aligns with Penn State brand standards Developing analytics reports Qualifications Enrolled undergraduate or graduate student in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, business, English, or a related field Strong written and verbal communication skills Experience with social media platforms and content creation tools Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud Basic photography and/or videography skills preferred Comfort with analytics tools (e.g., platform insights, Google Analytics) Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects Willingness to learn new tools and adapt to evolving priorities Compensation and Time Commitment This is a paid internship, $15 per hour, for 10-20 hours per week during the summer 2026 semester with possibility of extending into fall and spring semester. To Apply Please submit a resume, cover letter, and 3–5 samples of relevant work (writing, social media posts, graphics, video, or other marketing materials). Applications without these required documents will not be reviewed. 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. 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