Name of Business:
VCU, The Humanities Research Center (HRC)
https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/

Type of internship
Communications and Social Media Intern (for credit)

Communications/Graphic Design Intern Position Description
The HRC is accepting applications for an enthusiastic student intern with a passion for communications and a talent for creating engaging content. The successful candidate will work with the HRC Communications Coordinator to produce content for digital and print materials, social media, and the web. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated and creative individual with strong writing skills. We are looking for you to tell the stories of VCU humanities students, their success and accomplishments, and help us publicize HRC events in an interesting and engaging way. The intern will also develop and lead a special project at the HRC that focuses on undergraduate participation in the humanities. This internship requires organizational skills, self-motivation, and an ability to meet deadlines. Graphic design skills and/or a strong interest in photography will be a plus.

Intern Responsibilities
- Research and write news stories, profiles, features, and social media content
- Conduct interviews with faculty, staff, students, and alumni as needed for stories
- Assist the HRC Communications Coordinator with any communications needs
- Attend HRC events to photograph and write stories on the events
- Utilize a content management system to assist with digital newsletter and web content

Intern Qualifications
Junior or Senior with 3.0 GPA
Strong writing and interviewing skills
Strong interest in photography a plus
Strong communicator
Ability to meet deadlines
Organized and detail-oriented
Has initiative
Ability to work on computers or the ability to learn the software quickly

When offered
Year-round, hours are flexible

Paid/unpaid/stipend
Unpaid; college credit

Location
Valentine House, Monroe Park Campus

Who to contact
Ellie Musgrave, Admin and Communications Coordinator, musgraveec@vcu.edu
Cristina Stanciu, HRC Director, cstanciu@vcu.edu

How to contact
Please email a cover letter and resume, two writing samples, and photography/design samples (if applicable) to Ellie Musgrave (musgraveec@vcu.edu), Communication Coordinator, with the Subject line, “Communications Intern.”