Communications Intern

The State University of New York (SUNY)

About the Role

The Communications Intern will support the Office of Press and Communications. This is a part-time temporary role.

Key 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.
• Use 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 & Tech Stack

• Meltwater

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