Part-Time Writing Assistant

Penn State University • University Park, IL

1d • $14 • Onsite

About The Position

The Stuckeman School in the College of Arts and Architecture at Penn State is seeking a part-time student communications intern for the 2026-27 academic year. This writing-intensive position will support the school’s Marketing and Communications Office. The role requires 12-14 hours per week, starting at $14 per hour. This position is specifically for third- or fourth-year journalism or public relations students enrolled in the Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State.

Requirements

• Solid writing, reporting, and interviewing skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Dependable, flexible, and organized
• Solid oral communications skills
• Strong sense of accountability
• Must be a third- or fourth-year journalism or public relations student enrolled in the Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State
• Must have at the very least successfully completed the writing course COMM 260W
• Prepared to submit recent samples of work if contacted for an interview
• Submit a current resume and cover letter to apply

Nice To Haves

• Courses in advanced writing and editing

Responsibilities

• Research and write feature stories and news releases on school people, programs, alumni, and accomplishments
• Craft social media posts to promote those stories

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees