Digital Communications Intern

Job no: 509047
Position type: UW Student Jobs
Location: Partially Remote
Division/Equivalent: School of Medicine & Public Health
School/Unit: Pediatrics
Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts

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Department Overview:

 The intern will work closely with the Department of Pediatrics communications team to promote the department’s mission through a variety of digital communication mediums, including e-newsletters, websites, and social media (including short-form video content). The Department of Pediatrics promotes and enhances the health of children through outstanding clinical care, exemplary education of pediatric trainees, performance of cutting-edge research, and vigorous advocacy.

Anticipated Start Date:

 Monday, June 2

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 10

Schedule:

 This hybrid internship will require one shift a week to be completed onsite at University Hospital. Other shifts can be completed remotely. The hospital is accessible by bus.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 $15.00

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 We are hoping to work with an undergraduate student who is interested in a communications internship on a student hourly basis:
• Organize and format information for the department e-newsletters
• Contribute to the department’s social media strategy by drafting posts and developing short-form video content for Instagram and LinkedIn
• Write, manage, and edit content for the department website, including faculty and scientist biographies
• Perform video editing tasks

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Previous communications experience and/or a background in health communications are helpful, but not required. The following skills and abilities are required for the hybrid internship:
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Time management skills with an ability to meet deadlines
• Creative thinking
• Ability to follow instructions
• Detail oriented
• Familiarity with video editing software programs including Canva and Adobe Premiere Pro
• Proficiency with Microsoft products
• Strong awareness of social media trends and audience behaviors

Position Summary/Job Duties:

The intern will work closely with the Department of Pediatrics communications team to promote the department’s mission through a variety of digital communication mediums, including e-newsletters, websites, and social media (including short-form video content).

Physical Demands:

There are no physical demands.

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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