Content & Designer Intern | Sophomores & Jr.'s | Reston, VA

Ellucian • Washington, DC

5h

About The Position

Ellucian is a global market leader in education technology. We power innovation for higher education, partnering with more than 2,800 customers across 50 countries and serving over 20 million students. Ellucian's AI-powered platform, trained on the richest dataset available in higher education, drives efficiency, personalized experiences, and strengthened engagement for all students, faculty and staff.
Fueled by decades of experience with a singular focus on the unique needs of learning institutions, the Ellucian platform features best-in-class SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, from student recruitment, enrollment, and retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement.
Ellucian's innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of partners, and user community of more than 45,000 provide best practices leading to greater institutional success and achieving better student outcomes.
At Ellucian, an internship is more than just checking a box — it's about learning by doing. Our award-winning internship program gives interns the opportunity to build real skills through hands-on experience, working alongside their teams on meaningful projects that support colleges and universities and ultimately impact students just like you.
Throughout the program, you'll contribute to meaningful projects, gain exposure to how teams collaborate, and explore your interests as you begin shaping what's next in your career. You'll be supported by your manager, dedicated project guides, and a structured mentorship program, as well as a broader intern community designed to help you learn and grow.
Additionally, you will participate in executive Q&A sessions and "day-in-the-life" conversations with intern alumni & leaders across our organization, offering insights into career paths at Ellucian - many of which began through this very program.
Our full-time internship program will run from May 18, 2026 - August 7, 2026. Apply Now to experience what it's like to live the #ellucianlife.
The External Communications team is looking for a Content & Design Intern who loves storytelling and
isn’t afraid to get creative. If you’re someone who enjoys writing compelling copy and designing eye-
catching visuals, this is your chance to flex both sides of your brain.
Reporting to the Director of Content Production and Design, you’ll work alongside Senior Graphic
Designers, Content Producers, and cross-functional partners across Communications and Marketing. Our
team shapes how Ellucian shows up externally — from thought leadership and press releases to
executive messaging and strategic marketing communications.
You’ll help turn complex ideas into clear, engaging stories, and bring those stories to life visually

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a community college or 4-year institution.
• A passion for storytelling, communications, marketing, journalism, or design.
• Copywriting experience (class projects, internships, campus orgs, freelance work — it all counts!).
• Proficiency in Canva.
• Strong writing skills with attention to clarity and tone.
• A creative eye for design and layout.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Openness to feedback and eagerness to grow.
• A collaborative, positive attitude and curiosity to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help draft and edit external communications including press releases, thought leadership pieces, marketing copy, and internal messaging.
• Design branded visual assets in Canva (and Adobe tools, if you have experience) for one-pagers, presentations, reports, and digital content.
• Partner with designers and content producers to support campaigns and storytelling initiatives.
• Transform complex topics into clear, audience-friendly messaging.
• Leverage AI tools to support content development, brainstorming, editing, and design.
• Ensure content and design align with Ellucian’s brand voice and visual standards.
• Bring fresh ideas to brainstorming sessions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organization on high-visibility communications project

Benefits

• 2 Paid Charity Days
• Paid Holidays
• $100 Meal Stipend
• Time for school
• Rewards & Recognition via Bonusly

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed