Part-Time Writing Assistant

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The Stuckeman School in the College of Arts and Architecture is seeking a part-time student communications intern to fill a writing intensive position for the 2026-27 academic year that will support the school’s Marketing and Communications Office.

Hours:

12-14 hours per week. Pay: starting at $14 per hour.

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

• Solid writing, reporting, and interviewing skills and strong attention to detail.
• Dependable, flexible, and organized; possess solid oral communications skills; and demonstrate a strong sense of accountability.
• Third- or fourth-year journalism or public relations student enrolled in the Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State.
• Successfully completed the writing course COMM 260W; courses in advanced writing and editing desirable.

Applicants must provide a current resume and cover letter. Candidates contacted for an interview should be prepared to submit recent samples of their work.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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