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Marketing & Communications Intern

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 25877
Division/Organization: WiSys
Department: Marketing
Job Type: Local Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Partially Remote
Location: 614 Walnut Street 13th floor Madison, WI 53726 (on bus line)
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $18.00 to $18.00
Job Categories: Business Management, Finance, and Marketing, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts, Department and Office Assistants, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization, STEM, Libraries, Archives, and Museums

Department Overview:

At WiSys, we help bring innovations from university labs to the marketplace through intellectual property protection, research & development support, and grant programs. WiSys is a nonprofit organization that works with faculty, staff, students and alumni of the Universities of Wisconsin to facilitate cutting-edge research programs, develop and commercialize discoveries and foster a spirit of innovative and entrepreneurial thinking across the state.

WiSys promotes and supports an inclusive and diverse environment.

Anticipated Start Date

 5/19/25

Anticipated End Date

 5/31/26

Anticipated Hours Per Week

 15 to 20

Schedule:

We are seeking a student to start in the summer and continue through the next academic year. The intern would be able to work up to 15 hours per week during the semester and up to 30 hours per week during the summer, between Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Hours are flexible to ensure the student’s education remains a top priority.

Salary/Wage Range:

 Hourly $18.00 to $18.00

Number Of Positions

 1

Position Summary/Job Duties:

The Marketing & Communications Intern will work to share important company news, promote WiSys programs and services and tell stories that engage the best and brightest working and learning in the Universities of Wisconsin throughout the state.

WiSys is a small organization and offers you an opportunity to gain a wide range of experiences that can be aligned with your interests. Examples of main responsibilities include:

  • Creating promotional materials about WiSys and WiSys events
  • Writing articles and press releases
  • Crafting social media posts on LinkedIn, Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram
  • Email marketing
  • Assisting with other efforts, such as event planning, as needed

This position may be done remotely or from our offices located at 614 Walnut Street in Madison, Wisconsin.

Qualifications:

What We’re Looking For:

The ideal candidate will be a student majoring in journalism, marketing, communications, graphic design or creative arts, and/or possess some of the following skills:

  • Writing and editing experience
  • Experience using the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
  • Use of social media to promote and communicate
  • Ability to edit photos and videos
  • Knowledge of AP Style
  • Experience updating websites
  • Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

 

Application Instructions:

To Apply: Please submit your application materials via: https://www.wisys.org/about-us/careers

Contact:

 Org: WiSys
Contact: Maureen Miner
Web: www.wisys.org
Email: hr@wisys.org

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Applications close: CST Central Standard Time

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