Communications Intern

Albany, NY (On-site)

$16/hr – $20/hrIntern/New GradInternship

Posted 18 hrs ago

Job Summary

You will draft press materials, pitch SUNY student reporters, monitor coverage, update media lists, and assist with Chancellor briefings and events, delivering all work on deadline.

Draft press materials and quotes
Pitch student reporters and monitor coverage
Support Chancellor briefings and events

Job Description

Responsibilities

Draft press releases and quotes.
Pitch student reporters at SUNY's campuses.
Monitor social media and news coverage for major announcements from SUNY system and campuses and share with press and social team to amplify.
Using Meltwater to monitor and include stories in SUNY clips.
Update media lists and key campus contacts.
Conduct research for briefings to the Chancellor.
Assist in developing Chancellor events on campus.
Deliver assignments on deadline.

Requirements

Current SUNY student in any relevant field of study.
Must be available to work on-site at the SUNY System Administration building in Albany, NY.

The State University of New York

College should set you up for success, not bury you in debt. Discover the State University of New York.

Founded in 1948

Albany, New York, USA

2.2K employees (56 in marketing)

www.suny.edu

Salaries

Posted range

$16/hr – $20/hr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size

40 (2% of company)

Median Tenure

5.7 years

Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors

Monthly Google Ads Budget

$83.7K

Traffic Source Mix

22.1%

Direct

63%

Referral

11.9%

Social

1.8%

Paid

0.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2.2K

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Links

www.suny.edu

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