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Content Marketing Intern

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 509291
Division/Organization: College of Letters & Science
Department: Journalism & Mass Communication
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Partially Remote
Location: VILAS COMMUNICATION HALL
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: 15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts, Business Management, Finance, and Marketing

Department Overview:

 The School of Journalism and Mass Communication is one of the earliest communication programs in the country and is consistently ranked as one of the best places to study communication and journalism in the world. Our school's academic programs include one undergraduate degree with two concentrations (strategic communication and reporting), two master's programs (research and professional) and a Ph.D. program. We also offer two undergraduate certificate programs in sports communication and digital media analytics.

Anticipated Start Date:

 September 1

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 6 Maximum: 20

Schedule:

 partially remote, 6-15 hours

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 $15

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 This position is open to all current UW-Madison students who have at least two semesters remaining on the UW campus. Content writing experience preferred (news reporting, web copywriting, etc.).

To apply, please send the following to Kara Rheingans, SJMC Communications Manager, krheingans@wisc.edu
- Current resume, including (1) Relevant coursework and (2) Any other campus jobs you currently hold and the number of hours you work at each
- A three-paragraph statement telling us why you’re interested in this position and what you’d bring to the role
- 1-2 relevant work samples that demonstrate your writing and storytelling skills

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time management skills and ability to complete tasks on deadline
- Experience with interviewing for storytelling
- Ability to translate academic research into plain language (preferred)
- Creativity, initiative and strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and follow instructions and guidance, along with the awareness to ask questions or for help when needed.
- School of Journalism and Mass Communication students preferred, but all undergraduate students that meet the position qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Writing articles for the SJMC website profiling students, faculty, staff and alumni
- Creating social media posts, graphics and stories
- Contributing to email marketing messages, including newsletters, event invites, etc.
- Assisting with event planning and coordination, both in-person and virtually
- Other duties as assigned

To apply, please send the following to Kara Rheingans, SJMC Communications Manager, at krheingans@wisc.edu
- Current resume, including: (1) Relevant coursework and (2) Any other campus jobs you currently hold and the number of hours you work at each
- A three-paragraph statement telling us why you’re interested in this position and what you’d bring to the role
- 1-2 relevant work samples that demonstrate your writing and storytelling skills

Deadline to apply: August 15, 2025

Physical Demands:

N/A

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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