Part-Time Marketing Communications Internship
Penn State University, University Park, TX, United States
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.
Responsibilities
Create engaging written, visual, and video content for Instagram, LinkedIn, 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
Develop promotional materials for major Fox Graduate School initiatives and events (e.g., Graduate Exhibition, Three Minute Thesis, Summer Research Opportunities Program, commencement activities, workshops)
Support event marketing campaigns across digital and print channels
Assist with on‑site event coverage, including live posting and photography
Help update and manage website content
Draft news and feature stories
Draft and test promotional emails
Support copyediting and proofreading of marketing materials
Ensure content aligns with Penn State brand standards
Develop 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 10–20 hours per week during the summer 2026 semester with possibility of extending into fall and spring semester.
How to Apply Please submit a resume, cover letter, and 3–5 samples of relevant work (writing, social media posts, graphics, video, or other marketing materials). Applications without these required documents will not be reviewed.
Background Check Requirement Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814‑865‑1473. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.
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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.
Responsibilities
Create engaging written, visual, and video content for Instagram, LinkedIn, 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
Develop promotional materials for major Fox Graduate School initiatives and events (e.g., Graduate Exhibition, Three Minute Thesis, Summer Research Opportunities Program, commencement activities, workshops)
Support event marketing campaigns across digital and print channels
Assist with on‑site event coverage, including live posting and photography
Help update and manage website content
Draft news and feature stories
Draft and test promotional emails
Support copyediting and proofreading of marketing materials
Ensure content aligns with Penn State brand standards
Develop 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 10–20 hours per week during the summer 2026 semester with possibility of extending into fall and spring semester.
How to Apply Please submit a resume, cover letter, and 3–5 samples of relevant work (writing, social media posts, graphics, video, or other marketing materials). Applications without these required documents will not be reviewed.
Background Check Requirement Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814‑865‑1473. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.
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