The University of Connecticut’s Department of Natural Resources and the Environment is seeking a communication major for an unpaid internship in Fall 2018 (this student may be eligible for course credit through COMM 4991-- see Prof. Tom Meade for further details, thomas.meade@uconn.edu).
This position entails mostly written communication and marketing, but may include some audio and visual opportunities. The main duties of this position are as follows:
- To remain in constant contact with the Department Head and Internship Supervisor, Dr. Jason Vokoun, as well as all faculty members of the Department.
- To write copy for press releases, news articles, and social media representing the Department and its various accomplishments.
- To distribute those articles and press releases to various news outlets.
- To market the Department using social media.
It is important that the intern have the ability to effectively communicate complex topics to a broad audience. Some desired characteristics include:
- An interest in the environment and the sciences.
- An ability to find and communicate storylines in various topics and interest areas.
- Experience in journalism and marketing, either through practice or in class.
Those interested in this internship should contact Dr. Jason Vokoun (Jason.vokoun@uconn.edu)
For more information, contact: Dr. Jason Vokoun at Jason.vokoun@uconn.edu