About the role#
The College of Liberal Arts at Purdue University offers a project-focused internship in academic storytelling and digital media. This role involves translating complex research into content for non-specialist audiences. You will gain experience in content strategy and public engagement while working with the marketing and communications team.
What you'll do#
- Draft digital news stories and feature articles about research and graduate education.
- Create social media content to promote events and activities.
- Update website materials with clear descriptions of ongoing projects.
- Translate academic ideas into plain language for the public.
- Conduct interviews across various disciplines.
- Collaborate with the CLA Marketing and Communications team.
- Support events and event communications for research and graduate programming.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate enrollment at Purdue.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Curiosity about research in humanities, arts, and social sciences.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- A team-oriented and collaborative mindset.
- Interest or coursework in Communications, Journalism, English, Social Science, or related Liberal Arts fields.
- Experience with digital content creation, storytelling, or social media in an academic or business setting.
- Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or Cascade.
Location & details#
- This position is based in West Lafayette, Indiana.
- Work modality includes remote and hybrid options.
- The role is paid and part-time, with a commitment of 10 to 30 hours per week.
- The term is rolling.
About Purdue University
Purdue University is a public research institution based in West Lafayette, Indiana. Founded in 1869, it operates as an educational organization. The university employs over 25,000 people. It maintains a large campus presence with its primary administrative operations located at Hovde Hall.
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