Writer/Intern - College of Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

21h

About The Position

Are you an excellent writer looking for an internship opportunity that will build your skills, portfolio, and network? The College of Engineering Marketing and Communications team is looking to hire an intern! Our dynamic team includes writers, editors, designers, and multimedia developers who share the stories of our college by translating innovative technical, scientific, and engineering-based content into written and visual stories for a more general audience. We are looking for creative communicators to help us with a variety of writing and communications projects. Over the course of the internship, our intern will assist with: Science writing features and briefs Alumni and student profiles Documentation Editing and proofreading Fundraising materials Social media content Research and benchmarking Other projects based on skills, abilities, and interest Other duties as assigned Inclusion, teamwork, and cultural sensitivity are valued proficiencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity and polish even under stress. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work. You should demonstrate: Excellent written and oral communications skills Outstanding research and interviewing skills Illustrate reliability, have the ability to work independently and have a sense of creativity

Requirements

• High School or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor’s degree preferred; or working toward a degree.
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Outstanding research and interviewing skills
• Illustrate reliability, have the ability to work independently and have a sense of creativity

Nice To Haves

• Skills/experience with design, photography, HTML/CSS, and content management systems are a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Science writing features and briefs
• Alumni and student profiles
• Documentation
• Editing and proofreading
• Fundraising materials
• Social media content
• Research and benchmarking
• Other projects based on skills, abilities, and interest
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.
• Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
• Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!
• For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree