Work for university communications
Posted on: 3/26/2015; Updated on: 3/26/2015By Liz McCarthy
The university's Office of Communications is seeking current student applicants for several internships in public relations, photography and writing/editing. All positions are paid.
Applications are due by April 16. Samples of work are required.
Photography
Positions: fall 2015; 10 hours/week
The photography intern will work with the university’s Creative Services group to
shoot, edit and organize photography for multiple USC publications.
Skills: Interns in this area should have experience shooting digital images and extensive
knowledge of editing software, preferably Photoshop.
To apply: submit a resume and examples of your photography.
Deadline: April 16
Public Relations
Positions: Summer, fall 2015; 20 hours/week
The public relations intern will work with the university’s Media Relations team to
promote the university, its faculty and news to local and national media outlets.
This intern might be asked to write stories (news and features) for the university
website and to write press releases, assist in coordinating interviews and media event
planning.
Skills: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including good knowledge of
AP style.
To apply: submit a resume and writing samples.
Deadline: April 16
Student Editor
Positions: fall 2015; 20 hours/week
The university’s writers’ group is looking for an outstanding student to fill the
position as a student editor for the university’s weekly e-mail news for students.
The editor will be responsible for compiling, editing and writing a weekly publication
for students. The student editor will track analytics to determine what content students
want. The editor will also be responsible for writing at least one story per week
for the university’s website. Stories will include other media, such as photography
and video. Some social media work will also be required.
Skills: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including good knowledge of
AP style. A willingness to learn new skills and technology. A modicum of photography
ability is preferred. Interns will be expected to brainstorm story ideas and complete
stories in a timely, deadline-based work environment with minimal supervision.
To apply: Submit a resume and writing samples.
Deadline: April 16
Please send all questions, resumes and work samples to Liz McCarthy.
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