Position Title: News Media Intern

Employee Classification: Internship

College/Division: President's Office

Department: 540210-MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  15.45

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Non-Exempt

Summary:  Participates in planning and development of communication strategies. Participates in the daily planning and execution of communication objectives and goals. Writes and reviews news materials and public relations materials for various publications. Shoots and edits video for social media channels and participates in unit’s social media channels. Responds to inquiries and researches and resolves problems as appropriate. Represents the unit at various internal and external meetings; promotes existing and new programs and performs various job-related duties as assigned.

Classification Summary:
The purpose of the internship is to help NMSU students launch their careers in the news media industry. Under direct supervision, this position is responsible for supporting communication needs of a department or unit. May participate in writing, communication planning, video and social media engagement.

Classification Standard Duties:
Participates in planning and development of communication strategies. Participates in the daily planning and execution of communication objectives and goals. Writes and reviews news materials and public relations materials for various publications. Shoots and edits video for social media channels and participates in unit’s social media channels. Responds to inquiries and researches and resolves problems as appropriate. Represents the unit at various internal and external meetings; promotes existing and new programs and performs various job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Bachelor’s degree in a related field (ex. CMI, journalism, marketing; and communications) and no previous work experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of regulations and guidelines governing media outlets.; SKILLS:Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Information research, analysis, and evaluation skills.; ABILITIES:Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Participates in planning and development of communication strategies. Participates in the daily planning and execution of communication objectives and goals. Writes and reviews news materials and public relations materials for various publications. Shoots and edits video for social media channels and participates in
!unit's social media channels. Responds to inquiries and researches and resolves problems as appropriate. Represents the unit at various internal and external meetings; promotes existing and new programs and performs various job-related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Yvette Reyes, 575-646-1607, Yvette13@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.