Communications & Marketing Intern

ICSI•Berkeley, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Communications & Marketing Intern International Computer Science Institute (ICSI) – Berkeley, CA Build your skills while helping tell the story of cutting-edge research. The International Computer Science Institute (ICSI) is an independent nonprofit research institute affiliated with the University of California, Berkeley. Our researchers are advancing work in artificial intelligence, data science, networking, and computational science with global impact. We’re looking for a creative, curious, and outgoing student to join our team as a Communications & Marketing Intern. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in social media, digital storytelling, science communication, and community engagement. In this role, you’ll help bring ICSI’s research and community to life across our digital platforms, experiment with new ideas for engagement, and support events that connect researchers across Berkeley and beyond.

Requirements

Creative and curious
Comfortable communicating and collaborating with others
Interested in storytelling, media, and digital engagement
Excited about science, technology, and research
Excellent writing and communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Comfort using social media platforms in a professional or academic context
A willingness to experiment with new communication tools and formats

Nice To Haves

Experience Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or other graphic design tools
WordPress or other website content management systems
PowerPoint or Google Slides
Social media analytics or digital marketing tools
Interest in science communication, journalism, marketing, or digital media
Students studying communications, journalism, marketing, digital media, design, science communication, or related fields are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Creating engaging social media content (especially for LinkedIn)
Designing graphics and visuals using tools like Canva
Helping plan and schedule posts and campaigns
Monitoring engagement and identifying posts that perform well
Brainstorming creative ways to highlight researchers, projects, and milestones
Experimenting with new formats such as short videos, research spotlights, and behind-the-scenes content
Drafting short research highlights, news updates, and announcements
Updating website content using WordPress or similar CMS platforms
Assisting with organizing and improving digital content
Helping develop visual or multimedia elements to support stories
Promoting events through email and social media
Supporting event logistics and speaker outreach
Creating digital materials such as graphics, slides, or announcements
Helping design engagement strategies that connect ICSI researchers, UC Berkeley affiliates, and our broader community