USC Office of Communications internships
All positions are paid. Please send questions, resumes and portfolios to Page Ivey at
pivey@mailbox.sc.edu.
Photography
Positions: Summer, Fall 2016; 10 hours/week
The photography intern will work with the university’s Creative Services group to shoot,
edit and organize photography for multiple USC publications.
Skills: Interns in this area should have experience shooting digital images and extensive
knowledge of editing software, preferably Photoshop.
To apply: submit a resume and examples of your photography.
Deadline: April 16
Public Relations
Positions: Summer, Fall 2016; 20 hours/week
The public relations intern will work with the university’s Media Relations team to
promote the university, its faculty and news to local and national media outlets. This
intern might be asked to write stories (news and features) for the university website and
to write press releases, assist in coordinating interviews and media event planning.
Skills: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including good knowledge
of AP style.
To apply: submit a resume and writing samples.
Deadline: April 16
Student Editor
Positions: Summer, Fall 2016; 20 hours/week
The university’s writers’ group is looking for an outstanding student to fill a new position
as a student editor for the university’s weekly e-mail news for students. The editor will be
responsible for compiling, editing and writing a weekly publication for students. The
student editor will track analytics to determine what content students want. The editor
will also be responsible for writing at least one story per week for the university’s
website. Stories will include other media, such as photography and video.
Skills: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including good knowledge
of AP style. A willingness to learn new skills and technology. A modicum of
photography ability is preferred. Interns will be expected to brainstorm story ideas and
complete stories in a timely, deadline-based work environment with minimal supervision.
To apply: Submit a resume and writing samples.
Deadline: April 16
Social Media Assistant
Positions: Summer, Fall 2016; 10-20 hours/week
Work with the Social Media Strategist and Content Strategist to engage online
communities through regular posting on various platforms. Provide weekly editorial
planning and review of analytics. Provide support in implementing thoughtful and
innovative social media strategies. Complete benchmarking research, write case studies
and report on results in documents that will be shared with senior-level management
within the Office of Communications and Public Affairs. Support other communications
teams through live-tweeting and other communications support.
Minimum Skills: In-depth knowledge and strong demonstrable experience with Twitter,
Facebook and Instagram. Ability to plan editorial content on a weekly basis. Self-
motivated, detailed-oriented and prepared to professionally interact with others on behalf
of the university.
Preferred Skills: Understanding of additional platforms such as Snapchat and Periscope.
Basic skills in Photoshop and photography composition. Basic skills in video editing.
To apply: Submit resume and cover letter. Preference given to applicants who can
commit to two semesters.