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Content Marketing Intern (SJMC)

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Content Marketing Intern, UW-Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication (SJMC)

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong time management skills and ability to complete tasks on deadline
  • Experience with interviewing for storytelling
  • Ability to translate academic research into plain language (preferred)
  • Creativity, initiative and strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and follow instructions and guidance, along with the awareness to ask questions or for help when needed.
  • School of Journalism and Mass Communication students preferred, but all undergraduate students that meet the position qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Position Summary/Job Duties

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Writing articles for the SJMC website profiling students, faculty, staff and alumni
  • Creating social media posts, graphics and stories
  • Contributing to email marketing messages, including newsletters, event invites, etc.
  • Assisting with event planning and coordination, both in-person and virtually
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

This position is open to all current UW-Madison students who have at least two semesters remaining on the UW campus. Design and social media marketing experience preferred.

Application Instructions

To apply, please send the following to Kara Rheingans, SJMC Communications Manager, at krheingans@wisc.edu.

  • Current resume, including: 
    • Relevant coursework
    • Any other campus jobs you currently hold and the number of hours you work at each
  • A cover letter telling us why you’re interested in this position and what you’d bring to the role
  • 2-3 relevant work samples that demonstrate your storytelling skills

Department Overview

The School of Journalism and Mass Communication is one of the earliest communication programs in the country and is consistently ranked as one of the best places to study communication and journalism in the world. Our school's academic programs include one undergraduate degree with two concentrations (strategic communication and reporting), two master's programs (research and professional) and a Ph.D. program. We also offer two undergraduate certificate programs in sports communication and digital media analytics.
 

Deadline to apply: August 14, 2026