Temporary URVC Digital Communications Assistant (Part-time)
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN (Remote)
In-housePart-timeIntern/new grad2+ years exp.
4 hrs ago
Communications Intern
San Antonio, TX (On-site)
Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradPart time
Posted 5 months ago
Job Summary
Support the communications team by drafting materials, coordinating events, and creating content as an intern.
- Draft press materials and assist media relations while helping coordinate events.
- Must-have: current student in PR/Marketing/Communications or a related field.
- Standout: Canva/Adobe Creative Suite skills and strong writing plus social media familiarity.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Assist in drafting press releases, media pitches, and other materials to support media relations efforts.
- Support planning and execution of internal and external events, including logistics, promotion, and follow-up.
- Contribute to internal communications such as newsletters, staff announcements, and intranet updates.
- Participate in community outreach initiatives by helping develop materials and coordinate communication strategies.
- Collaborate on marketing campaigns by researching audiences and creating content.
- Assist in creating engaging content for social media platforms.
- Support graphic design needs by developing digital and print materials using tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
- Assists in the coordination and execution of routine and special projects designed to improve communications team workflow.
- Assist in managing production workflow, timelines, and objectives as well as handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Will adhere to organization communications standards, ensuring a consistent image, as well as graphic standards, are followed.
Requirements
- Must be a current student enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a closely related field.
- Student must be in good academic standing and eligible to receive academic credit or meet internship requirements as defined by the academic institution.
- Excellent written communication skills; proficient knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation; familiarity with Associated Press Stylebook preferred.
- Fluent in English; Spanish bilingual preferred.
- Proficient knowledge of internet and digital literacy, Outlook, Excel; and desktop publishing software such as Word, Publisher and PowerPoint.
- Strong understanding of social media tools including Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
- Experience using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
Preferred
- Spanish bilingual preferred
- Experience using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
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