Communications Intern

Duties and Responsibilities 

The Princeton University Office of the Dean of the Faculty is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual for a communications internship. The intern will be responsible for assisting with web content creation and management and writing about Princeton University faculty members for a general audience. The intern will write news briefs, web content and other communications in the style used by major newspapers and magazines. Responsibilities include writing, editing, updating web content and gathering art and photography for publication. Additionally, the intern may perform cross-functional and administrative tasks for the office. 

Professional Development Opportunities 

The intern will learn online content management by participating in all aspects of digital editorial function including uploading and publishing written and visual content to the Office of the Dean of the Faculty website, editing materials, coordinating presentation and maintaining standards for digital accessibility. The intern will also learn to write for internal and external audiences and to adapt content to different formats, including screen display. Work produced by the intern will appear on the Office of the Dean of the Faculty’s website and potentially in other campus digital publications and media, as appropriate. 

Requirements 

The intern must have excellent writing and editing skills and possess the ability to work with a content management system (Drupal preferred). We are seeking students in their first through senior year of undergraduate study, or in their graduate class years, who are detail-oriented and demonstrate strong writing and communication skills. Previous coursework in communications, writing, or research is required. Familiarity with conducting survey and data analysis for strategic implementation is preferred. The successful candidate must be capable of meeting deadlines and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Skills in photo editing and graphic design are also valuable – Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud preferred. Experience with other software such as Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace is a plus.  

Opportunity Details

Dates: Eight-twelve weeks (approximately September through December; exact dates are flexible)
Time: Part- or full-time (20-40 hours/week)
Location: In-person or hybrid work at the Princeton University campus
Compensation: $17/hour
Deadline to apply: Position is open until filled

To Apply

Submit your resume, cover letter and three writing samples in the style of news articles, feature articles, blog postings or other pieces written for a general audience. Please specify in your cover letter whether you can work on the Princeton campus or are only available for remote work. 

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

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