Writing and Communications Intern - College of Engineering

Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Help CMU communicate through writing features, alumni profiles, and fundraising materials, with editing, research, and social content support.

  • Own writing and editing across responsibilities, from features to social content
  • Must-have: Excellent written and oral communications skills
  • Standout: Outstanding research and interviewing skills

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Science writing features and briefs
  • Alumni and student profiles
  • Documentation
  • Editing and proofreading
  • Fundraising materials
  • Social media content
  • Research and benchmarking
  • Other projects based on skills, abilities, and interest
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • High School or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor’s degree preferred; or working toward a degree.
  • Skills/experience with design, photography, HTML/CSS, and content management systems are a plus, but not required.
  • A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills
  • Outstanding research and interviewing skills
  • Illustrate reliability, have the ability to work independently and have a sense of creativity

Benefits

  • Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits. Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits , take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays , and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance. Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access , and much more!
  • For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page .
  • At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University founder Andrew Carnegie said: "My heart is in the work."No statement better captures the passion and drive of our people to make a real difference. At Carnegie Mellon, we're not afraid of the work.Our educational environment creates problem solvers, drivers of innovation and pioneers in technology and the arts. Employers in every field say our graduates are ready to hit the ground running the day they graduate. So, join us. Whether you're looking for a career or an education. Or both.

Founded in 2011
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
11K employees (512 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3.3M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
51.4%
Direct
41.3%
Referral
6.1%
Social
0.9%
Paid
0.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~11.2K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
284 (3% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$488.1M
Last Raise
Grant, 6 months ago