Part-Time Writing Assistant

Penn State University

Posted 2 months ago

Internship

University Park, Illinois

Hybrid

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Responsibilities

The intern will research and write feature stories and news releases regarding school programs, alumni, and accomplishments. Additionally, they will craft social media content to promote these stories and support the Marketing and Communications Office.

Qualifications

This part-time Writing Assistant role requires strong writing, reporting, and interviewing skills with a keen attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be a dependable, flexible, and organized third- or fourth-year journalism or public relations student with excellent communication skills and a strong sense of accountability.

Job Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Stuckeman School in the College of Arts and Architecture is seeking a part-time student communications intern to fill a writing intensive position for the 2026-27 academic year that will support the school’s Marketing and Communications Office.  

The role will require 12-14 hours per week, starting at $14 per hour. 

Responsibilities include researching and writing feature stories and news releases on school people, programs, alumni, and accomplishments, as well as crafting social media posts to promote those stories. 

The ideal candidate should have solid writing, reporting, and interviewing skills and a strong attention to detail. Applicants must be dependable, flexible, and organized; possess solid oral communications skills; and demonstrate a strong sense of accountability. This position requires candidates to be third- or fourth-year journalism or public relations students enrolled in the Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State. Applicants must have at the very least successfully completed the writing course COMM 260W. Courses in advanced writing and editing desirable.  

Candidates who are contacted for an interview should be prepared to submit recent samples of their work. To apply for these positions, applicants must submit a current resume and cover letter.  

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.

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