Public Relations and Marketing multimedia/video communications intern

Job Description and Position Requirements

Penn State University Libraries’ Public Relations and Marketing Office is seeking an outgoing, collaborative, creative student with excellent multimedia/video communication skills to work with the department team.

The successful candidate will promote the University Libraries’ strategic initiatives, services, and resources in marketing communications contexts. The successful candidate, with a minimum 3.0 GPA, will demonstrate a sincere commitment to work independently under deadlines with remote supervision.

Responsibilities

• Create a portfolio of professional-quality, original short video content in support of Libraries initiatives and strategic goals.
• Serve as a part-time Public Relations and Marketing multimedia communications intern.
• Work between 10 and 15 hours per week during summer 2026 then 15 hours per week effective during fall 2026 through spring 2027 semesters with an excellent possibility of a one-year extension.

Requirements

• A minimum 3.0 GPA
• Excellent multimedia/video communication skills
• Experience creating original candid photography (preferred)
• Excellent written communication skills (preferred)

Qualifications

• Outgoing personality
• Collaborative nature
• Strong creativity
• Ability to work independently under deadlines

Skills

• Video creation
• Photography
• Written communication

Benefits

• Part-time internship position
• Opportunity for one-year extension
• Flexible schedule between 10 and 15 hours per week

Pay

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

Schedule

• Summer 2026: 10-15 hours per week
• Fall 2026 through Spring 2027: 15 hours per week

Application Instructions

Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday if you are a current Penn State employee or student. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

Include a cover letter, resume, two original video samples, and two relevant and original digital images demonstrating your photojournalistic abilities.

Background checks/clearances are required for employment with the University.