Media Relations Student Intern

Job Title:

Media Relations Student Intern

Job Summary:

Will assist and report to the Media Relations Specialist in USF’s Office of Marketing Communications. Requires supervised work with local, state and national media (print, online and broadcast), the drafting of press releases, media pitches and calendar notices, the compilation of media lists, coverage reports and editorial calendars, as well as daily maintenance of the overall media archive. Will work with faculty and reporters on proactive media pitches, assist with managing USF’s Media Relations Twitter/X account (@USFCA_pr), collaborate with OMC Social Media student interns, and edit broadcast interview clips for social media purposes. Must be able to shift gears quickly, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, work with tight deadlines, and keep supervisor informed of work progress.

Full Job Description:

Title: Office of Marketing Communications – Media Relations Student Intern (1 position available)

Campus: On-Campus / Remote

Salary: Starting at $18.07/hour

Schedule Preference: 5-10 hours preferred

Start Date: Spring 2023
Job Description:

Will assist and report to the Media Relations Specialist in USF’s Office of Marketing Communications. Requires supervised work with local, state and national media (print, online and broadcast), the drafting of press releases, media pitches and calendar notices, the compilation of media lists, coverage reports and editorial calendars, as well as daily maintenance of the overall media archive. Will work with faculty and reporters on proactive media pitches, assist with managing USF’s Media Relations Twitter/X account (@USFCA_pr), collaborate with OMC Social Media student interns, and edit broadcast interview clips for social media purposes. Must be able to shift gears quickly, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, work with tight deadlines, and keep supervisor informed of work progress.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Media Monitoring
  • Documenting all media mentions of USF in the overall news coverage grid
• Writing
  • Drafting press releases, media pitches, calendar notices and coverage reports for a wide variety of USF events and topics
• Research
  • Compiling media lists, editorial calendars, reporter backgrounds, and ‘hot topics’ for proactive media pitching efforts
• Social Media (@USFCA_pr)
  • Manage USF’s Media Relations Twitter/X account, collaborate with OMC Social Media student interns, package media clips for @USFCA_pr and usfca.edu

Qualifications:

• Reliable, responsible, and self-motivated; ability to follow complex tasks to completion with minimal supervision, with a sense for what makes compelling news.
• Ability to draw connections between the day’s news stories and how USF can be a part of the story.
• Solid interest in how the media works, current events, and elevating USF’s presence in the media.
• Excellent communication skills; professional, courteous, and highly service-oriented.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Professional demeanor.
• Previous office experience is a plus.

Required:

• Willingness to learn Cision media monitoring system
• Attention to details and deadlines

No phone calls, please.

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Part time

Pay Rate:

Hourly

Salary Range :

18.07