You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job.

'CuseWorks: Student Experience Communications - Digital Communications Intern - AY 26-27

Syracuse University

**Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the job will remain open until filled**

Job Title: CuseWorks: Digital Communications Intern

Department: Student Experience Communications

Duration: Academic year 2026-2027

Hours: Avg. 8-10 hours per week, regular business hours, with possible coverage of evening or weekend events

Hourly Rate: $16.00/hr

Deadline to apply: June 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Note to Applicants

As a part-time student employee, you are an employee at-will, meaning you have the right to end your employment at any time for any reason, and the University may do the same. Your employment is also specifically conditioned on your being and remaining a student in good standing, satisfactory performance of work, availability of work, and legal eligibility to work in the United States. Work may become unavailable due to health or safety concerns, or a change in instructional format.

** Student employment job opportunities are currently limited to students present in the United States **

SUNY ESF students are not eligible to apply for on-campus student employment through Syracuse University

Description: Digital communications interns for the Student Experience division (SE) will be part of a multifaceted communications team, supporting content creation for websites, blogs, social media (filming, being filmed, editing) and other digital platforms. Interns will gain hands-on experience executing digital-focused communication activities that promote services, programs, events and opportunities that enhance the student experience. Interns will receive guidance from the SE Communications staff members as they generate ideas and write content for digital platforms, apply best practice digital strategies, serve as a social media content creator and manage website updates in accordance with an editorial calendar. Interns will play a large role in developing blog posts and digital content, while applying insights and analysis, to support reaching current student audiences and enhancing student communication.

Responsibilities:

· Write news stories, blog posts, website content, serve as social media content creator (filming, being filmed, editing) and more highlighting departmental initiatives, programs, and events

· Assist in the creation of social media content

· Contribute to delivery of editorial calendar for The Peel, a student newsletter and blog

· Update websites with new content and supporting images/graphics;

· Apply digital communication best practices to content ideation and development

· Monitor, review and analyze data from web and digital properties, including QR codes

· Conduct keyword research and apply SEO best practices in writing

· Participate in on-campus promotion (i.e. tabling in the Barnes Center at The Arch) for divisional activities and initiatives

· Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

· Experience writing for digital platforms, including blogs and websites, and applying different tones/voices easily

· Strong writing and editing skills (AP Style)

· Ability to follow University Editorial Style Guide

· Demonstrated experience monitoring and assessing web analytics; applying data visualization

· Understanding of SEO and keywords, UTM codes and QR codes

· Experience using a content management system such as WordPress

· Ability to work independently and take initiative on projects

· Creativity

· Deadline-driven

Application Materials:

- Resume

- Writing sample (e.g., blog post, news story, press release)

- Portfolio (optional)

- Social Media Portfolio and/or Analytics (optional)

University Shared Competencies to be Gained

· Communication Skills

· Critical and Creative Thinking

Professional Skills to be Gained

· Accountability

· Collaboration

· Communication – Oral and Written

· Professionalism

· Time Management