Pooled Position Limited Tempor - A&S Marketing and Communications Intern

About the position
The A&S Marketing and Communications Intern at the University of Wyoming is a temporary position designed for current students who are looking to gain practical experience in the field of marketing and communications. This role is integral to the marketing efforts of the College of Arts & Sciences, providing the intern with opportunities to engage in various tasks that support the college's initiatives. The intern will assist in managing the college's social media accounts, which include platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. This responsibility will involve creating content, engaging with followers, and analyzing the effectiveness of social media strategies. In addition to social media management, the intern will be tasked with prospecting stories and writing news releases that highlight events and achievements of faculty, staff, and students within the college. This aspect of the role will help the intern develop their writing skills, particularly in a journalistic style, which is essential for effective communication in the field. The intern will also assist in basic design projects aimed at promoting A&S initiatives, which may include creating posters, flyers, and mailers. This hands-on experience will provide valuable insights into the design process and the importance of visual communication in marketing. Furthermore, the intern will gain experience in email marketing initiatives by crafting messages directed at A&S constituents. This will involve understanding the target audience and developing effective communication strategies to engage them. Overall, this internship offers a comprehensive introduction to the marketing and communications field, allowing the intern to build a diverse skill set that will be beneficial for their future career.
Responsibilities
? Assisting in the management of the A&S social media accounts (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn)
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? Prospecting stories and writing news releases based on events and the achievements of A&S faculty, staff, and students
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? Assisting in basic design projects to promote A&S initiatives (Posters, flyers, mailers, etc.)
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? Gaining experience in email marketing initiatives through crafting messages to A&S constituents
Requirements
? Current UW Student studying communications and journalism, marketing or related field
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? 1 year internship/work experience in marketing and communications
Nice-to-haves
? Experience in basic design
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? Experience writing in journalistic style for press releases
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? Experience managing, planning and analyzing social media efforts
Benefits
? Gain valuable experience in marketing and communications
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? Opportunity to work on real-world projects
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? Networking opportunities within the university and community