The Rutgers Student Affairs Media Team provides paid on-campus jobs to undergraduate students looking for experience in various fields, such as marketing and communications, graphic design, web design and development, journalism, photography, and videography. We are dedicated to ensuring that students receive a worthwhile experience by working and learning in a fast-paced, creative, and challenging environment. Students in our program will work side by side with professionals in the areas of graphic design, video, photography, social media, marketing, journalism, and web development. In addition to developing their technical proficiencies, we strive to assist our students in building their problem-solving, leadership, and organizational skills, while also stressing the importance of teamwork and interpersonal relationships. Through this opportunity, our students will leave with a professional portfolio and the experience they need to be competitive in the job market. Positions are open to undergraduate students at Rutgers–New Brunswick with shifts scheduled around a student’s academic schedule during the academic year; summer shifts are also available.
About Internship Credits
Some academic programs will allow internship credits while working with the Student Affairs Media Team. Please check with your specific academic program for information on how to earn credits for on-campus jobs.
Learn About What Each Internship Offers
- Graphic Designer
Graphic Designers and Illustrators
Students focusing on graphic design work to develop their technical skills in the Adobe Creative Suite, focusing on the use and integration of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, while also honing their ability to conceptualize, translate, and present information. Our students learn about branding while working within multiple identity systems, and will implement this knowledge while also learning about both internal and external print production. Our students will also gain experience adapting and developing designs for web, video, and other forms of digital delivery through collaboration with photographers, videographers, and web developers on various full marketing campaigns.
- Photography
Photographers and Photojournalists
Our photography students will learn about the usage of both point-and-shoot and DSLR cameras, as well as learning about different lens properties and lighting. Photo journalist interns will be responsible for creating photo projects that tell the story of student affairs. These pieces will be hosted on student affairs websites, on social media accounts, print pieces, and other mediums. Photo journalist interns will also be responsible for taking pictures at departmental events and programs. This person must be a self-starter, excited about photography, and interested in thinking about photography as a way to engage in creative storytelling.
- Videography
Filmmakers, Documentarians, and Camerapeople
Students focused on video will work on filming a diverse range of events and improving their editing skills using the Adobe Creative Suite. These students will also learn how and when to use different cameras, including dedicated video cameras, point of view cameras, and DSLRs. In addition, our students will gain experience formatting video for different distribution methods such as YouTube, online embedding, digital displays and social media. They will also have the opportunity to practice working with lighting equipment and backdrops. In addition, video students will gain valuable experience filming interviews, event clips, and b-roll while producing segments for the and student affairs website and social media channels.
- Social Content and Marketing
Social Content and Marketing
The position provides a support in a variety of functions based on experience and interest, including the development of marketing campaigns, social media content, outreach marketing, website content management, written and visual storytelling, sponsorship administration, and data analysis.
The student will assist in the development and execution of marketing plans for student engagement initiatives, assist with event advertisement, general promotion, brand awareness, social media management, write and produce storytelling content through written, photo, and video mediums, and more. A successful candidate would be attentive to details and assignment guidelines/expectations and have the ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
- Web Design
Web Design and Development
Students focused on web design will work in and expand their knowledge of HTML, CSS, Javascript, UI/UX design, Content Management Systems and more. These students will enhance their understanding of the current best practices and trends in the field of website design and development. They will have opportunities to work alone and in collaboration with the Graphic Designers, Social Media Writers, Photographers, Videographers and other Web designers to gain that real world experience of what it may be like to work in a marketing firm, digital firm, media studio or similar role.
Desirable Skills
- Basic understanding of HTML and CSS
- Basic understanding of Photoshop or Illustrator
- Basic understanding of Website layouts
A Plus to Have
- Knowledge of WordPress or any other Content Management System
- Javascript skills
- Knowledge of Git, Github or similar Version Control System
- PHP skills
- Browser Dev Tools (Inspector, Responsive Design Mode, HTML/CSS editing)
- Mac OS knowledge
*Having very little to no knowledge of these skills will not be a deciding factor during the internship hiring process. We strongly encourage all interested students to apply.
Interested in Applying?
Applications are currently closed. Please check back in Spring of 2025.
For questions, email sa-mc@rutgers.edu.
