Paid • Stillwater, OK • Closes March 24
A collaborative, exciting creative team seeks an Archives Digital Storytelling Intern who can strategize and produce engaging content that showcases archival material in a social media space. The successful candidate will complete the internship with numerous published writing samples and broad experience in the area of communications relevant to new professionals entering the field.
Employment as an intern is on a semester-by-semester basis. Continued employment is contingent upon funding and performance. This position is eligible for internship credit for strategic communications majors. Filing for credit is the responsibility of the student.
Application review begins March 24, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.
What You'll Do
Intern will develop social media, multimedia content and live video for Special Collections and University Archives with a focus on highlighting the OSU-related collections and other materials from SCUA. This will require working closely with the SCUA staff to research topics, editing photos for optimal display on various social media outlets, and appearing on camera. Intern will write electronic press kits and press releases promoting SCUA at the OSU Library. Intern will play an important role in maintaining the brand voice of SCUA, engaging with audiences, and researching trends and audiences on SCUA's accounts. Intern will find creative ways to utilize new Facebook features as they become available. Intern will perform other duties as assigned.
The Archives Digital Storytelling Intern will work 10-15 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters. Hours will be scheduled Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
This intern will report to both the Head of Special Collections and University Archives and the Manager of Communications Services.
Required Qualifications
A student with strong written and oral communication skills who can demonstrate proficiency in AP style.
Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Adobe PhotoShop and ability to work on PC.
Ability to maintain professional decorum in a team environment based on idea generation, creativity and collaboration.
Comfort contributing to the messaging and development of marketing and public relations campaigns.
Keen interest in the history of OSU.
Willingness to appear and/or speak on camera for Library videos.
Desired Qualifications
Familiarity with basic video production.
Required Documents
Applications that do not include all required documents will NOT be considered.
Resume
Letter of Interest
Writing Samples
Benefits for the Employee
The student will learn how to market a service/product using social media.
The student will learn how to develop a brand voice and develop messaging true to that voice.
The student will learn how to develop story ideas suitable for a variety of media.
The student will build on-camera and media training skills.
The student will build photography and photo editing skills.
The student will become familiar with archival standards for photographs.
The student will have responsibility for a project from start to finish.
The student will complete the internship with portfolio items suitable to present to potential employers.
Benefits for the Library
The Library will revitalize existing social media accounts.
The Library will engage a more diverse audience by maintaining distinct accounts and highlighting diverse materials.
The Library will improve promotion and raise the profile of its extensive Special Collections and University Archives.
Outcomes
The intern will learn best practices for communicating in the social media environment.
The intern will learn basic PhotoShop skills.
The intern will learn about brand messaging.
The intern will learn how to market archival collections.
Learn more and apply here.
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