Marketing Intern - College of Engineering -

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!

The Integrated Innovation Institute at Carnegie Mellon University breaks down the silos that impede innovation. We believe that by uniting the disciplines of engineering, design, and business, we can build impactful solutions that create value for real people.

The Integrated Innovation Institute is searching for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Marketing Intern to join our team this summer at the Integrated Innovation Institute. This position reports to the Sr. Associate Director of Marketing, Integrated Innovation Institute. All interns will own and complete meaningful projects from start to finish throughout their summer with us.

Core responsibilities:

• Works from concept to completion on a variety of projects, managing your own time
• Collaborates with the marketing team to keep projects on track
• Depending on the candidate's experience, projects will be assigned from the following
• Categories:
  • Content creation— Research and write articles to be published on the iii’s
    website and used in recruiting and marketing efforts
  • Advertising campaign assistance— Write compelling copy for advertisements
    across social, paid search, display, and more
  • Website support— Work directly in the CMS to update website content, build
    pages
  • Swag— Source and design swag for upcoming events (orientation, conferences,
    appreciation gifts, etc.)
  • SEO/AEO— Complete keyword and research, analyze metrics such as search
    volume, improve visibility of the iii website by identifying and filling content gaps

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You should demonstrate:

• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Qualifications:

• Ideal candidate is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in business, marketing, design, or related field
• Prior experience with content management systems (WordPress, Cascade Drupal, etc.)
• High level of accountability and ability to work independently
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite preferred
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered

Requirements:

• Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.  The university is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Carnegie Mellon.
• This is a part-time position, expected to work approximately 30 hours per week.
• This is a fixed-term position, expected to work during the summer months.

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed