**POSITION FILLED** Spring 2021: VCU Humanities Research Center - Print Journalism / PR Intern
Dec 16, 2020
Posted in: Internships & scholarships, Journalism internships, Public Relations internships
Name of Business:
VCU, The College of Humanities and Sciences, The Humanities Research Center (HRC)
https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/
Type of internship
Print journalism or public relations
Communications 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 director 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 to you to tell the stories of HRC faculty success and accomplishments and help us publicize HRC events in an interesting and engaging way. This internship also requires organizational skills, self-motivation, and an ability to meet deadlines. Graphic design skills 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 director of communications and the social media coordinator with any communications needs
- Collaborate with video and graphic design interns on content for the College
- 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 communicator
Ability to meet deadlines
Organized and detail-orientated
Self-starter
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
Cristina Stanciu, HRC Director
cstanciu@vcu.edu
How to contact
Please email a cover letter/resume and three writing samples to Cristina Stanciu, Director of HRC, cstanciu@vcu.edu