Writing and Communications Intern - College of Engineering

Writing and Communications Intern - College of Engineering

Company:
Carnegie Mellon University

Job Location:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Category:
Publications and Editing

Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time

Are you an excellent writer looking for an internship opportunity that will build your skills, portfolio, and network? The College of Engineering Marketing and Communications team is looking to hire an intern!

Our dynamic team includes writers, editors, designers, and multimedia developers who share the stories of our college by translating innovative technical, scientific, and engineering-based content into written and visual stories for a more general audience.

We are looking for creative communicators to help us with a variety of writing and communications projects.

Over the course of the internship, our intern will assist with:

• 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

Inclusion, teamwork, and cultural sensitivity are valued proficiencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity and polish even under stress. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You should demonstrate:

• 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

Qualifications/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.

Additional Information:

• Interns work a part-time schedule during the semester and up to full-time during the summer.
• This internship is a paid position expected to last during the Spring semester, potetntial to extend thru the summer.
• When submitting your application, please include a resume and writing sample.

Location
Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function
Non-CMU Students

Position Type
Staff - Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time
Part time

Pay Basis
Hourly