Adobe Creative Suite, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Content Development, Digital Media, English Language, Feature Stories, Journalism, Marketing Communications, News Reporting, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Social Media, Social Sciences, Storytelling, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Time Management, Website Management, Work From Home, Writing Skills
Req Id: 42376
Job Title: Student Communications Intern - College of Liberal Arts
City: West Lafayette
Job Description:
Job Summary
The College of Liberal Arts at Purdue University is a premier destination for the study of the humanities, social sciences, and design, arts, and performance. We are dedicated to highlighting the transformative power of liberal arts research and its impact on the world.
This project-focused internship provides hands-on experience in academic storytelling and digital media. The Clerical and Research Communications Intern translates complex faculty, graduate, and center research into engaging content for broad, non-specialist audiences, offering professional development in content strategy and public engagement. During summer, remote work with regular online meetings will be considered.
Responsibilities - Work between 10 and 30 hours per week in the following areas:
- Draft digital news stories and feature articles highlighting faculty and graduate research
- Create social media content to promote research and center activities
- Update website materials with engaging, accessible descriptions of ongoing projects
- Translate complex academic ideas into "plain language" for public consumption
- Conduct interviews with faculty and researchers across various disciplines
- Collaborate with the CLA Marketing and Communications team
- Support events and event communications for research and graduate programming
Required:
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree at Purdue
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Curiosity about research across diverse disciplines (humanities, arts, social sciences, etc.)
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a remote or hybrid environment
- Team-oriented and collaborative mindset
Preferred:
- Interest or coursework in Communications, Journalism, English, Social Science, or related Liberal Arts fields
- Experience with digital content creation or storytelling
- Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or Cascade
To Apply:
Fill out the online application, upload your resume or CV, and upload a portfolio that contains one or more examples of content you have created.
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Posting Start Date: 5/28/26