Communications Associate (Student Intern)

Department Overview:

Student Affairs is dedicated to helping students succeed in and outside of the classroom.   

Our departments serve students in areas including health and well-being, success and belonging, leadership and community engagement, and student advocacy. We collaborate broadly across the many campus units and programs that serve students to foster a welcoming and inclusive community for all students.

Anticipated Start Date:

9/1/2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

Minimum: 10 Maximum: 15

Schedule:

Flexible, established around class schedule. Must be able to work 10-15 hours during office hours Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Some evening and weekend hours may be required for project for such as special events, photo shoots, table hosting, etc.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

Minimum: $15.00

Number of Positions:

1

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Pursuing a degree in journalism, English, communications, or related field

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong attention to detail

Experience with writing for various platforms, including social media, websites, and blogs

Must be able to work independently and in a team-oriented setting

Able to work 10-15 hours per week

Willing to work at least one day in office

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with social media, video, and editing

Comfortable conducting in-person interviews

Familiarity with using print and digital communication strategies to reach a variety of audiences

Experience using graphic design tools such as Canva

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Aptitude to handle multiple projects simultaneously, while consistently meeting deadlines

Energy to work both under general direction, collaboratively with others, and independently

Eager to get creative and explore unconventional approaches

Commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and detail management

Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and creative initiative

Humor – always a plus

Position Summary/Job Duties:

We are seeking a student writer and storyteller to work with the communications manager for new students, who leads promotions for big efforts such Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) and Wisconsin Welcome, to develop messaging and stories geared toward supporting new students and their families throughout the year. The communications intern will work with a team of professional staff and students to develop written and multimedia content primarily geared toward these groups on platforms including social media, websites, blogs, and more.

The successful candidate is an exceptional communicator, team player, and creative collaborator. The position is expected to provide assistance on a variety of administrative tasks including but not limited to: social media support, website updates, communication with students, editorial calendar management, design, and other duties as assigned.  

Student Affairs promotes excellence by seeking diverse talent to join us in this important work. We invite all qualified individuals to apply. 

Commitment to work through summer is required.

To apply, please submit the following:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Writing samples (1-3)

Physical Demands:

N/A

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/