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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring: Public Relations and Marketing mult

The Pennsylvania State University · State College, PA, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Penn State University Libraries' Public Relations and Marketing Office is seeking an outgoing, collaborative, creative student with excellent multimedia/video communication skills to work with the department team. The successful candidate will promote the University Libraries' strategic initiatives, services, and resources in marketing communications contexts.

The successful candidate, with a minimum 3.0 GPA, will demonstrate a sincere commitment to work independently under deadlines with remote supervision. This candidate will serve as a part‑time Public Relations and Marketing multimedia communications intern with primary responsibility for the creation of a portfolio of professional‑quality, original short video content in support of Libraries initiatives and strategic goals that also illustrates to students what makes the Libraries a unified set of distinctive locations with first‑rate resources and services for academic and research purposes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Record, edit, and publicly release frequent and regular promotional, social media and news feature‑style video content for a variety of audiences, but centered on students.

Create original candid photography.

Demonstrate excellent written communication skills.

Work between 10 and 15 hours per week during summer 2026 and 15 hours per week during fall 2026 through spring 2027, with a possibility of a one‑year extension.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 3.0 GPA.

Excellent multimedia/video communication skills.

Experience in original candid photography (preferred).

Excellent written communication skills.

Ability to work independently under deadlines with remote supervision.

Applicants are asked to please include a cover letter, resume, two original video samples that most closely align with the job description, and two relevant and original digital images demonstrating photojournalistic abilities.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
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.

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