Part-Time Digital Media Intern

Penn State University • University Park, IL

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About The Position

The Penn State Eberly College of Science’s Office of Communications seeks a part-time digital media intern for the spring 2027 semester, with the potential to continue into summer 2027. The intern will help create innovative, engaging, science-forward content aligned with college and University goals. The position is for current Penn State students at the University Park campus and requires 7 to 10 hours per week at $12 per hour.

The intern will create social media content, write stories and announcements for the college website and other channels, collaborate on content series, brainstorm ideas, research emerging digital media trends, and attend campus events to capture photos and videos as needed. Applicants should provide a cover letter and résumé; work samples or links are encouraged. Employment requires successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Requirements

• Must be a current Penn State student at the University Park campus.
• Be organized and detail oriented.
• Be self-motivated.
• Understand the current social media landscape and trending content.
• Have multimedia experience for social media production.
• Be able to connect college goals and values to overall content strategy.
• Submit a cover letter and résumé.
• Successfully complete required background check(s).

Nice To Haves

• Strong grasp of social media trends, content creation, and video editing.
• Interviewing, writing, and editing skills.
• Videography and editing skills, or a desire to learn.
• Photography and editing skills, or a desire to learn.
• Familiarity with Canva.
• Familiarity with basic sciences, or a desire to learn.
• Links to or samples of prior work are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Create content for social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and X.
• Write student and faculty feature stories, college event announcements, and other content for publication on the college website and beyond.
• Collaborate on long- and short-form content series.
• Assist in brainstorming new content ideas.
• Research emerging trends in social and digital media.
• Attend campus events to capture photos and videos as needed.

What This Job Offers

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