
Working in our office, students build an extensive professional portfolio and gain valuable hands-on work experience in the exciting fields of public relations, marketing, photography and film. Contact the office to inquire about open positions.
Are you a master at writing interesting tweets and taking popular Instagram photos? Do you write, use Photoshop or use mobile apps like nobody's business? Do you love CSUSM and want to tell others about what makes it so amazing? If so, the Office of Communications invites you to apply for a position as the Web & Social Media Intern.
Our student web & social media intern(s) will help to curate and compose stories and content about Cal State San Marcos and Tukwut Life (the CSUSM Student Life Experience) across a variety of social media platforms to many different audiences. The intern will assist the Web & Social Media Specialist to measure and evaluate analytics and monitor channels for compliance with policies and guidelines. The intern will also assist in updating the Tukwut Life online events calendar and website content.
Social Media Intern responsibilities include:
Desired Skills: Self-motivated, enthusiastic and love talking to people; professional integrity, good judgment and a thick skin; knowledge of what your peers share on Facebook or what they double-tap on Instagram; your personal or professional social media posts regularly get shares, retweets and likes. Prior experience with journalistic writing, graphic design, video production, blogging or social media brand use for a brand is preferred.
please apply only if you meet all of these requirements!
Hours: 10-20 hours per week, flexible.
Answer the following questions and attach to application:
Email your resume, cover letter and responses to the above questions (optional, a link to your portfolio) to:
Andrew Reed
Digital Communications Specialist
photography@csusm.edu
(760) 750-7315
Are you interested in becoming a freelance photographer and looking to grow your professional portfolio? Do you enjoy photography, and want to challenge yourself as a photojournalist and see your images published?
We are currently seeking a few energetic and reliable student photographers to join our team in a semester-long paid internship. Using artistic, creative and photographic skills, our interns capture and produce images that reflect the full range of activities at CSUSM. Photographs are used for commercial and promotional use in university publications, on the web and on official social media sites. Photography assignments and photo shoots are largely photojournalistic in style (photography that tells a story), but will also include event photography, editorial photography, architectural and landscape photography, and portrait photography, among others.
Photography Intern responsibilities include:
Desired Skills: Working knowledge and experience with photography and use of a DSLR; strong communication skills; positive attitude and a passion for working across multiple disciplines; ability to work under very tight deadlines; flexible schedule. Applicants will be asked to share their portfolio of photography (in a print or digital format) for the interview.
Qualifications: Applicants need to have completed and passed at least one 3-unit college-level photography course, and must be a current CSUSM undergraduate or graduate student in good standing.
Email your resume and link to your online portfolio or Portfolium profile to:
Andrew Reed
Digital Media Content Specialist
photography@csusm.edu
Questions, call 760-750-7315
Are you a creative storyteller interested in a career in the film industry? Are you looking to grow your professional portfolio while getting paid? We are currently recruiting several self-motivated student photographers to join our team in a semester-long paid internship. Working on story development with our Creative Team and paired with a student videographer, our interns create lively short videos that share the unique stories of CSUSM. These videos are posted on the University’s website and social media channels, and can be shared with local media outlets. See examples of past intern-produced videos on the University’s YouTube channel.
The Office of Communications offers several positions in two specific video internships: the NewsCenter Internship (4-6 positions), and the Speaker Series Internship (2 positions).
NewsCenter Videographer responsibilities include:
Speaker Series Videographer responsibilities include:
Desired Skills: Filming and video editing experience; strong and thorough understanding of all aspects of cinematography and photography including production planning, project leadership, lighting techniques, audio recording, video/still camera operation techniques and post production editing; strong communication skills; positive attitude and a passion for working across multiple disciplines; ability to work under very tight deadlines. Applicants will be asked to share samples of completed video work for the interview.
Qualifications: Applicants need to have completed and passed at least one 3-unit college-level video course (such as Video in the Community or a comparable introduction to video course), and must be a current CSUSM undergraduate or graduate student in good standing.
Email your resume and link to your online portfolio or Portfolium profile to:
Christine Vaughan
Public Information Officer / Communications Specialist
cvaughan@csusm.edu
Questions, call 760-750-4409