Spring 2025: The Humanities Research Center-Communications/Graphic Design Intern
Name of Business:
VCU, The Humanities Research Center (HRC)
https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/
Type of internship
Communications and Graphic Design 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 Team to produce content for digital and print materials, social media, and the web, such as newsletters, event posters, blog posts, social media posts, and more. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated and creative individual with strong visual and writing skills. We are looking for you to help us tell the stories of VCU humanities students and VCU humanities research, as well as help publicize HRC events in an interesting and engaging way. This internship requires organizational skills, self-motivation, and an ability to meet deadlines. Graphic design skills are preferred. An interest in photography and/or videography will be a plus.
Intern Responsibilities
- Research and write news stories, profiles, features, and social media content
- Design newsletters, posters, flyers, social posts, and other media as assigned
- Assist the HRC Communications Coordinator with any communications needs
- Attend HRC events to photograph and/or write stories on the events
- Write engaging newsletter and social media copy
Intern Qualifications
Junior or Senior with 3.0 GPA
Strong writing and interviewing skills
Strong visual communication 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
Rani Sisavath, Communications Coordinator
Cristina Stanciu, HRC Director
How to contact
Please email a cover letter and resume, two writing samples, and visual/graphic design samples to Rani Sisavath (sisavathr@vcu.edu), Communication Coordinator, with the Subject line, “Communications Intern.”