COMMRC Connect

Overview

Working in conjunction with the Communication Department's External Communication Committee, our team of interns work collaboratively to improve, through strategic communication, COMMRC stakeholders’ sense of belonging with the department and familiarity with ongoing initiatives in the undergraduate program. Interns produce the monthly COMMRC newsletter, departmental graphics, website updates, social media content, job/internship announcements, and alumni networking.

Eligibility & Details

Open to any COMMRC, MPC, or PPW major
3 credit hours = 8-10 hours/week
Must be available for weekly meetings:
- Collaborative group meetings
- Weekly all-intern check-in

Responsibilities

1. Lead: conduct departmental communications in one or more of the following areas

Departmental Newsletter
Social Media Strategy
Graphics & Visual Design
Media Production
News Production
Events Coordination
Departmental Outreach
Professional Development
Project Coordination

2. Strategize: review current departmental communication practices; plan and implement new strategy; and develop policies, guidelines, and resources for future practice

3. Collaborate: work with other interns and the External Communication Committee to workshop, enact, and align communication strategy across areas

Required Application Materials

1. Resume

2. Letter of interest, addressing the following:

Your interest in improving the department’s communication it is majors
Existing skills or prior experiences that you will bring to the team
Ranked preferences for internship areas you are interested in contributing to

3. Portfolio of work, comprising 2-3 work samples that fit any of the following categories :

Written content: essays, articles, press releases, website copy, speeches
Visual design: images, infographics, graphic design
Digital projects: social media campaigns, videos, podcasts, website design

How to Apply

Email application materials to comm@pitt.edu
Deadline: Sunday, November 30