Sustainability Storytelling and News Intern
About The Position
Penn State Sustainability is seeking a passionate storyteller to join their communications team as a Sustainability Storytelling and News Intern. This role involves creating engaging written content to showcase Penn State’s sustainability achievements to a broad public audience. The intern will be responsible for writing articles for Penn State News, creating and curating "Our Nature" student opinion blog posts, conducting interviews for "SDG Snapshots," and compiling and editing the "Mainstream" newsletter. This position offers an opportunity to develop a high-quality body of work for a professional portfolio. The internship is available for immediate start, with limited hours (5-10 per week) through summer 2026, and a regular academic year schedule (10-15 hours per week) starting in August 2026, running through Spring 2027, with a renewal option for 2027-28. During the academic year, hours are an average of 10-15 per week (negotiable), and up to 35 hours per week during the summer (based on availability).
Requirements
- Strong previous writing experience
- Comfortable interviewing and interacting with high-level visitors, researchers, and leadership
- Strict commitment to meeting deadlines
- Submission of a resume
- Submission of 2-3 writing samples
- Submission of 200-400 words about what sustainability means to you, and why you are interested in sustainability communications and this role (may serve as a writing sample)
- Successful completion of background check(s)
Nice To Haves
- Option to renew for the 2027-28 school year is preferred
Responsibilities
- Writing articles for Penn State News
- Creating and curating "Our Nature" student opinion blog posts
- Conducting interviews for "SDG Snapshots"
- Compiling and editing the "Mainstream" newsletter
- Pitching and prioritizing writing assignments
- Reaching out to potential subjects for interviews
- Crafting high-quality articles that promote sustainability initiatives, advancements, achievements, and ideals to various audiences
- Drafting development materials such as one-pagers
- Occasionally attending sustainability-focused events to assist with communications-related needs
- Publishing the biweekly newsletter
- Possibly creating digital content such as podcasts, videos, etc.
Benefits
- Develop a high-quality body of work that can be used to develop your professional portfolio
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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