Media/Digital Communication Intern
Through their work in this position, the student will become acquainted with the following Profiles of Undergraduate Learning:
- Communicator – Students will learn to become better communicators through building relationships with their supervisor, the School of Education Faculty, Staff, Students, and the University Community through interactions involving Special Events. There is potential for students to be involved with faculty research and research presentations.
- Problem Solver – Students will practice critical thinking, evaluative and analytical skills through engagement the SOE community and the larger IUPUI community this includes answering student questions about programs in the SOE or being able to direct students to the correct faculty or staff member.
- Innovator – Students will share their thoughts and ideas in team meetings on events.
- Community Contributor – Through the critical aim of the SOE, students will learn about the ways that the voices of socially marginalized and oppressed groups can be uplifted and centered, and how the mechanisms that oppress them can be dismantled.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (assign % of time spent in each area)
- 40% Develop and execute communication strategy for SoE.
- 20% Compose, type, and edit material for SoE events, social media, and website news stories.
- 10% Prepare written materials that promote the SoE mission.
- 10% Monitor content for a variety of communications channels and formats.
- 10% Integrate established brand guidelines and campaign parameters.
- 5% Use social media to strategize evolving trends and update current marketing applications based on that information.
- 5% Provide support to the Digital Media Specialist as advised.
Application Materials:
To apply for this position, prepare the following:
- Updated resume
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent with specialized knowledge of writing and editing for social media and marketing purposes. Preferred (2) years of increasingly responsible related experience, or any equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of computers.
- Ability to effectively give direction when conducting written or video interviews.
- Skill in social media posting and writing for marketing materials.
- Ability to effectively meet and communicate with the public and donors.
- Ability to make independent judgments which have minor impacts on the organization.
SUPERVISED BY
Works under the close supervision of the Digital Media Specialist.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Computer (including Microsoft Office Suite), Minimally use camera or video equipment if necessary.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and listen. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The work is performed primarily in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
- The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
- The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.