Job
Title:
Marketing
and
Public
Affairs
Internship
Job Description:
Position is for Fall 2011 term, beginning in August and ending in December with the possibilityof extending into Spring 2011 and beyond. This position will offer valuable experience and mentoring through direct
participation in the implementation of East Carolina University’s Undergraduate Admissions marketing plan and
student recruitment efforts.
As a member of the Communications Team, you will enjoy working in a stimulating and creative environment. In
addition to carrying out the duties listed below, members participate in regular creative brainstorming sessions, and
may be asked to take on a special project. Members are encouraged to investigate current trends and develop new
ideas. Many of these ideas have the potential to be incorporated into the unit’s communications plan.
Communications department members are provided with their own workspaces, including fully equipped Macintosh
or Windows workstations loaded with all required software, within the creative suite of the Whichard building.
Travel is not required for this position.
Duties include (but not limited to):
• Investigate, develop, and write press releases, and feature articles
• Assist with updates and creation of new content for various websites and other online communications
(department website, Pirate Port, Facebook, Twitter, and blogs)
• Develop scripts and co-produce (w/ editing staff) video news packages and other multimedia productions
• Participate in creative brainstorming sessions with the creative team
• Assist with proofreading and other quality control practices for various projects
• Occasional administrative tasks
Optional Duties
(Opportunities exist for candidates to involve themselves in these related activities. These are notrequirements for this position, but may be considered)
:
• Photography and multimedia creation (Photography, Video, and Audio)
• Assist with the graphic design, layout and pre-press of various print publications (brochures, posters, hand-outs,
mailers, promotional items, etc.)
• Higher education marketing research and planning
Preferred Skills:
Interest in marketing and communications; gregarious personality; ability to work independently;course work in marketing, public relations, journalism, or communications; background research, writing, and
editing skills; familiarity with the Associated Press Stylebook; familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style;
understanding of social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.); Basic graphic design abilities; Microsoft Word; familiarity
with the Adobe Creative Suite
Optional Skills (
These skills are added benefits, but not required for this position): Photography and Multimediaproduction: Understanding and experience with DSLR photography or videography, Apple Aperture or iPhoto;
Apple Final Cut Pro or Express, Adobe After Effects; Adobe Flash; QuickTime Pro, iMovie, and Garage Band.
Application Procedure:
Contact Patrick Fay, Marketing and Communications Manager (fayp@ecu.edu) toschedule an interview. Please include a cover letter, resume, list of references with contact info, unofficial transcript,
and 2-3 writing samples.
Hours Per Week:
6-9 hours per week.
Pay:
No, this is a non-paid internship
Web site:
www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/admissions