Marketing and Communications Intern

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Definition of Class

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS INTERN (Paid)

School of Business Administration

University of Mississippi

Contact: Stella Connell sconnell@bus.olemiss.edu

 

QUALIFICATIONS

The School of Business is in search of several interns who are organized, have great attention to detail and can work well in a team setting. This person must have excellent writing skills and also be able to learn and understand creative, strategic social media and help produce content for various traditional and digital platforms.

Examples of Work Performed

• Interview students, employers and alumni for articles, blog posts and social media

• Use a Canon camera to take photos at events, portraits of interview subjects, and capture visual content around the business school

• Analyze social media metrics

• Assist in developing new content for three social media platforms

Essential Functions

• Excellent feature-writing skills

• Can work under heavy deadlines when necessary

• Basic video skills

• Basic photography skills

• Basic understanding the creation and captioning of reels

• Basic understanding of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Canva

Minimum Education/Experience

EXPECTATIONS

• “Office casual” for monthly meetings and “business casual” attire for events

• Record hours worked accurately and in timely manner

• No other job that will be a distraction

• This is a one-year commitment

 

 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Resume

• Two writing samples

• Social media/video samples

Salary/Wage Information

This position pays $11.00 per hour

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.