Part-Time Marketing Communications Internship Job State College Pennsylvania USA,Marketing / Advertising / PR

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School is seeking a creative, organized, and motivated student (graduate or undergraduate) to serve as a Marketing Communications Intern. This position will support the school's Marketing and Strategic Communications team through strategic content creation, social media management, event promotion, and digital communications.

This internship offers hands‑on experience working with a collaborative communications team focused on telling the stories of graduate students, faculty, staff, and alumni while promoting the impact and initiatives of the Fox Graduate School.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility for the position is social media and content creation, which includes:

Create engaging written, visual, and video content for Instagram, Linked In, and other platforms
Capture photos and short-form video clips featuring graduate students, faculty, staff, and alumni
Assist in maintaining an editorial calendar and publishing schedule
Monitor engagement and support community management efforts
Research trends and recommend new ideas, tools, or platforms

Additional responsibilities may include the following, based on the candidate's skills, experiences, and interests, such as:

Developing promotional materials for Fox Graduate School initiatives and events (e.g., Graduate Exhibition, Three Minute Thesis, Summer Research Opportunities Program, commencement activities, workshops)
Supporting event marketing campaigns across digital and print channels
Assisting with on‑site event coverage, including live posting and photography
Helping to update and manage website content
Drafting news and feature stories
Drafting and testing promotional emails
Supporting copyediting and proofreading of marketing materials
Ensuring content aligns with Penn State brand standards
Developing analytics reports

Qualifications

Enrolled undergraduate or graduate student in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, business, English, or a related field
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience with social media platforms and content creation tools
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud
Basic photography and/or videography skills preferred
Comfort with analytics tools (e.g., platform insights, Google Analytics)
Highly organized, self‑motivated, and able to manage multiple projects
Willingness to learn new tools and adapt to evolving priorities

Compensation and Time Commitment

This is a paid internship, $15 per hour, for 10 hours per week during the fall 2026 semester with possibility of extending into the spring semester.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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

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The ASR is available for review here.

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