Communications Intern

Job Description:

The State University of New York (SUNY) seeks a Communications Intern to support the Office of Press and Communications. The Intern will primarily assist in the timely drafting of press releases and quotes, and in monitoring stories under the supervision of SUNY's press secretary.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft press releases and quotes.
• Pitch student reporters at SUNY's campuses.
• Monitor social media and news coverage for major announcements from SUNY system and campuses and share with press and social team to amplify.
• Using Meltwater to monitor and include stories in SUNY clips.
• Update media lists and key campus contacts.
• Conduct research for briefings to the Chancellor.
• Assist in developing Chancellor events on campus.
• Deliver assignments on deadline.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current SUNY student in any relevant field of study.
• Must be available to work on-site at the SUNY System Administration building in Albany, NY.

Additional Information:

Hours are flexible. Schedule will be coordinated around academic commitments. Typically averaging 20 hours per week.


Paid Positions: Undergraduate: $16.00/hour. Graduate: $18.00/hour. Doctoral: $20.00/hour.



Application Instructions:

State University of New York System Administration is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or retaliation.