The University of Nebraska system’s Office of External Relations is seeking a digital marketing and web intern for an internship spanning the 2021-22 academic year and potentially beyond. The intern will report to the Senior Marketing Associate and assist with website content development and implementation on Nebraska.edu and other digital marketing, web and design projects as assigned. The internship will begin in August 2021, at the start of the fall semester.
The Office of External Relations oversees strategic communications and marketing, media relations, events, and government relations for the University of Nebraska system. It supports all four University of Nebraska campuses (UNK, UNL, UNMC and UNO) and advances the University’s reputation statewide, nationally and internationally. The Office of External Relations is located in Varner Hall, across from UNL’s East Campus in Lincoln.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
> Optimize images and graphics for the Nebraska.edu website.
> Assist with new webpage and website creation on the Nebraska.edu website.
> Assist with written and graphic content updates on the Nebraska.edu website.
> Manage digital content and graphic assets in an online content management system and on internal servers.
> Track and manage incoming projects through the External Relations project management system.
> Assist with non-digital graphic design projects, marketing initiatives, and project management as needed.
REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS:
> We look to recruit a junior, senior or graduate student at a University of Nebraska campus in order to ensure expertise and experience in their field of study—the internship may extend beyond the student’s junior or senior year.
> Students with majors in graphic design, marketing, advertising and public relations, or other relevant fields will be given strong preference.
> Experience with digital content development and content management.
> Experience using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign.
> Familiarity with copywriting for web and digital media.
> Availability to work up to 20 hours per week at Varner Hall in Lincoln (and over student holidays, if desired).
> Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to produce content in a fast-paced environment.
> Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work with a wide range of individuals.
> Familiarity with web design and graphic design preferred, but not required.
SALARY: $12/hour
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Email Ryan Rothman at rrothman@nebraska.edu and attach a current resume and cover letter detailing previous digital marketing and design experience or projects, including platforms used. Applicants should be prepared to present work or project samples if chosen for an interview. If you have questions or need an accommodation in order to apply, please call (402) 472-2111.
*Application deadline: July 31, 2021.
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