USF Institute on Black Life – IBL 40th Anniversary Copywriting and Storytelling Intern

Employer

University of South Florida (USF) - Mellon Humanities Internship Program

Mellon Humanities Internship Program
Title: USF Institute on Black Life – IBL 40th Anniversary Copywriting and Storytelling Intern
Internship Site: Tampa, FL
Field: Higher Education
Total Internship Hours: 50
Location: Onsite – Tampa, FL (USF Campus)

MHI Compensation: This position is eligible for the MHI $1000 Scholarship. Students who receive an offer for this position will be required to enroll in the Mellon Humanities Internship course to receive the $1000 scholarship disbursement. As referenced in the Student Interest Form that you filled out to sign up for participation in MHI, this scholarship can impact, or be impacted by, other financial aid you receive. 

If an internship requires out of pocket costs, students may apply for reimbursement for expenses including background checks, qualifying travel, or equipment. All applications will be reviewed and processed for eligibility. Please contact your departments internship coordinator for more details.

The $1000 scholarship offered for this position is intended to provide financial assistance for the pursuit of your education; it is not compensation for the performance of any services and does not create an employment relationship between the you and the Site.

This position is an experiential learning opportunity and receipt of the scholarship is tied to an academic course (IDS 3947). If you do not complete your registration for the course in a timely manner, your internship offer may be withdrawn, and your department’s Internship Coordinator may notify the host organization that the position has reopened.

Job Description:                                                                                                      

The IBL 40th Anniversary Copywriting and Storytelling Intern will support the development of written content celebrating the Institute on Black Life's 40-year history, impact, and legacy. 

The intern will take ownership of drafting and refining copy for the 40th-anniversary website and social media platforms, including LinkedIn, as well as historical content and promotional materials highlighting upcoming anniversary events, projects, and initiatives. 

Key deliverables will include polished web and social media copy, anniversary stories and spotlights, and written content. 

Qualifications:

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to create content for web, social media, and promotional materials. 
• Interest or experience in copywriting, communications, journalism, or marketing. 
• Ability to meet deadlines, incorporate feedback, and manage multiple assignments.