Communications Intern (Student)(Fws)

Join American University's University Communications and Marketing (UCM) team as a Federal Work Study Student to support internal and community communications. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in a dynamic university environment.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Assist with daily office activities, including writing, editing, and researching internal news stories and topics.
• Support student media requests and tracking.
• Contribute to special projects and general administrative duties.
• Help publicize university news, programs, and events to internal audiences.
• *Qualifications:**
• **Must be an enrolled American University student.**
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work independently with close attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with communications principles and university organization is desired.
• **Preferred:** Majors/minors in communications, public affairs, or journalism. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, and social media platforms. Previous experience in a communications office, PR agency, or newsroom is beneficial.
• *Position Details:**
• **Type:** Part-time
• **Hours:** 6 hours per week
• **Pay:** $17.50 per hour
• Federal Work Study (FWS) award holders are highly encouraged to apply.
• *To Apply:** Please include your resume, a cover letter explaining your interest and what you hope to learn, a brief work sample (e.g., infographic, news story), and your availability from Monday to Friday, 9 am onwards.