Marketing Intern - Online Education Unit

The Online Education Unit (OEU) at Carnegie Mellon University is searching for a Marketing intern to join our team! The OEU is an internal “start-up” dedicated to the successful launch and delivery of online graduate degree programs, certificates and professional education. This unit provides marketing, recruiting and student support services to academic units across the university with ultimate responsibility for student enrollment and retention.

The internship is ideal for an individual pursuing an undergraduate degree in communications, marketing, business, design, or related field. In this internship you will have the unique opportunity to play an important role supporting the OEU’s marketing activities. It is a great opportunity for a self-starter to gain exposure and experience in a variety of areas.

Note: this is a part-time position, expected to last through mid-August 2025.

Core responsibilities include:

• Assist with website copy and layout updates
• Optimize website content and make updates to optimize SEO
• Collect and produce video and written content about current students and faculty, edit, and integrate into email, website, and collateral
• Create and schedule social media content for the OEU
• Design new marketing collateral 
• Design templates for presentations and reports
• Design new and improve existing HTML email templates
• Update competitor research

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:

• Organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to work independently and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Qualifications:

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in communications, marketing, business, design, or related field
• Proficiency with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite 
• Proficiency with HTML and CSS for design
• Proficiency with and understanding of Google Analytics and SEO
• Prior experience with content management systems (WordPress, Cascade Drupal, etc.) preferred 

Additional Information:

• Reports to: Senior Marketing Strategist, Online Education Unit
• Location: Carnegie Mellon’s campus in Pittsburgh, PA
• Part-time, 15 hours per week

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 holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance. 

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills