Communications Intern
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), Princeton, NJ, United States
The Communications Intern will serve a critical role in enhancing the Communications Department’s ability to promote NSTX-U’s successful launch, celebrate the Lab’s 75th anniversary, and strengthen internal communications and engagement – key priorities for fiscal year 2026. As the Lab’s chief vision and voice officer, the Communications Department seeks to enhance and advance the Lab’s global reputation while building and maintaining a consistent, recognizable brand. The Communications Intern will contribute key deliverables to realize this mission and support further development of templates and tools for the team to efficiently create compelling content for external and internal communications campaigns. With a summer intern, the Communications Department will gain additional leverage to deliver on its goals for the fiscal year.
The Communications Intern will gain hands‑on experience with a variety of communications platforms and tools, while building knowledge of how to effectively translate complex scientific information for specific audiences. The intern will also gain exposure to project management and learn how to align communications tasks with greater communications and organizational strategy while interacting with a fast‑paced and multifaceted team. This opportunity offers the ability to develop written, visual, and multimedia content to build a diverse communications portfolio while learning about strategic communications at a national laboratory.
PPPL is seeking a creative communications intern to support the Communications Department. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple media formats, bringing visual and written storytelling to life.
Responsibilities
Under the guidance of communications staff, the intern’s duties could include, but are not limited to:
Creating written content and visual assets for social media and web platforms.
Designing templates and graphics for newsletters, digital displays and internal communications.
Assisting with video and audio production.
Supporting the development of multimedia storytelling efforts.
Creating infographics or other visual explainers.
Helping produce communications materials that translate scientific work for broader audiences.
Supporting other communications initiatives as needed.
Qualifications
Undergraduate student.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Express.
Familiarity with email marketing platforms, like MailChimp.
Experience using social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram and X.
Familiarity with Drupal (website content management) a plus.
True team player with the ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid environment.
Working Conditions
On-site.
Other Details
Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00
Eligible for Overtime: Yes
Salary Range: $16.25 Minimum Hourly Rate
EEO Statement
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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The Communications Intern will gain hands‑on experience with a variety of communications platforms and tools, while building knowledge of how to effectively translate complex scientific information for specific audiences. The intern will also gain exposure to project management and learn how to align communications tasks with greater communications and organizational strategy while interacting with a fast‑paced and multifaceted team. This opportunity offers the ability to develop written, visual, and multimedia content to build a diverse communications portfolio while learning about strategic communications at a national laboratory.
PPPL is seeking a creative communications intern to support the Communications Department. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple media formats, bringing visual and written storytelling to life.
Responsibilities
Under the guidance of communications staff, the intern’s duties could include, but are not limited to:
Creating written content and visual assets for social media and web platforms.
Designing templates and graphics for newsletters, digital displays and internal communications.
Assisting with video and audio production.
Supporting the development of multimedia storytelling efforts.
Creating infographics or other visual explainers.
Helping produce communications materials that translate scientific work for broader audiences.
Supporting other communications initiatives as needed.
Qualifications
Undergraduate student.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Express.
Familiarity with email marketing platforms, like MailChimp.
Experience using social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram and X.
Familiarity with Drupal (website content management) a plus.
True team player with the ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid environment.
Working Conditions
On-site.
Other Details
Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00
Eligible for Overtime: Yes
Salary Range: $16.25 Minimum Hourly Rate
EEO Statement
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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