About the position
The Digital Media & Marketing Intern at WOSU Public Media offers high school students a unique opportunity to explore careers in digital communications, marketing, and public media. Interns will support the creation and distribution of engaging educational content across platforms like social media, websites, and community outreach campaigns. They will use tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere) and Microsoft Office to assist with graphic design, digital publishing, and marketing tasks. Interns will also gain real-world experience by shadowing professionals in departments such as radio, engineering, and digital services, while building essential skills in collaboration, problem-solving, and audience engagement.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate to research, plan, and produce digital stories
- Use Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, and Illustrator to edit and design media for various platforms
- Create and manage content across social media platforms
- Assist with weekly studio broadcasts: operate cameras, teleprompters, and help with set set-up and breakdown
- Coordinate and implement content updates for web and social media channels
- Analyze audience engagement to help shape content strategy
- Shadow professionals in radio and TV engineering and digital departments to gain exposure to broader operations
- Use Microsoft Office, email, and other digital tools for business and communication tasks
- Work in collaboration with others to meet deadlines and solve creative challenges
- Perform additional job-related duties as assigned by the manager
Requirements
- Experience using Adobe Premiere for video editing
- Familiarity with graphic design tools like Photoshop and Illustrator
- Comfortable using social media platforms and understanding content trends
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, and accept feedback professionally
- Creative thinking and a willingness to explore new ideas and technologies
- Interest in digital marketing, storytelling, or public media
Benefits
- The pay rate is $13.00 per hour
- Flexible scheduling Monday–Friday
