IGNITE Marketing

Job Title: IGNITE Marketing & Communications Student Intern (Part-time, OPS) Location: Tallahassee, FL Regular/Temporary: Temporary Full/Part Time: Job ID: 61647 Department https://www.research.fsu.edu/ignite-tallahassee/Responsibilities The IGNITE Marketing & Communications Student Intern will support marketing/communications, administrative, and operational functions within IGNITE FSU. Under the supervision of the IGNITE Marketing & Communications Manager, the position will contribute to the development and execution of marketing campaigns within the IGNITE FSU marketing and communications strategy, including the creation of social media content, email newsletters, and other marketing collateral. This position will also assist with event set-up, special projects, and other administrative tasks that support the purpose and mission of the IGNITE program.Responsibilities of the IGNITE Marketing & Communications Intern includes:Draft relevant content and write copy for email newsletters, brochures, social media posts, and other marketing collateralsDesign flyers, infographics, social media and web graphics, promotional items, and other visual assetsMonitor and manage media channels and support cross-promotional initiatives with program graduates and clients, ecosystem partners, community organizations, and government agenciesSupport with planning, preparation, set-up, and break-down tasks for eventsAssistance with operational and administrative tasksOther duties as assigned.Qualifications Currently an Florida State University student studying marketing, communications, business, journalism, or similar with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Must be entering second year undergraduate or higher.Proficiency with Microsoft Office productsProficiency with Canva or similar image editing applications. Familiarity with social media platforms such as LinkedIn, X, InstagramAbility to adhere to standards of professional conduct and etiquettePreferred Qualifications Experience with social media management toolsExperience with website and web design platforms (Drupal Umbraco, Adobe design products)Experience shooting and editing videos (Adobe Premiere Pro, iMovie)Experience with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, IllustratorExperience proofreading and writingExperience interpreting Google analytics Experience with event coordination Other Information IGNITE FSU is an early-stage technology startup incubator program focused on supporting life sciences, engineering, and biotechnology ventures. Located at IGNITE Tallahassee in Innovation Park, IGNITE works with entrepreneurs, researchers, and scientists to spur economic growth in Leon County by providing critical resources such as mentorship, specialized facilities, and education/training to increase the likelihood of success of its client companies. Funded by the NSF Accelerating Research Translation (ART) grant, IGNITE aims to strengthen the translational research infrastructure and environment at FSU and the broader Tallahassee community through the development and coordination of programs that improve entrepreneurial outcomes for science-based ventures.Contact Info Cassidy Cooksey at ccooksey@fsu.eduUniversity Information One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s newsLearn more about our university and campuses.How To Apply This OPS Express Job Posting is very unique. By applying to this posting, you will actually be putting your application and resume into a pool with many other OPS/Temporary applicants whereby throughout the course of each Semester, various Departments around campus could potentially be considering you for numerous temporary and part-time opportunities. If a particular department is interested in talking to you about one of these opportunities, that Department will contact you directly. Hence, it is possible that there will be no Departments that contact you, or it is also possible that you may receive several Departments contacting about opportunities. It is extremely important that you create and attach a basic resume to this application that outlines: any degrees you may have already attained (e.g. Associate's Degree); your major and what year you're in for your degree program (Freshman, Sophomore, etc.); the number of credits you have completed; relevant courses that you have taken; all full-time, part-time, and summer jobs; internships or co-op experiences; your particular level of computer literacy and skills (e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.); any office equipment that you have used; the work hours that you are available; etc.Considerations Please include a link to your portfolio or examples of your previous marketing work (such as social media campaigns, content samples, graphic designs, or writing projects) with your application. This is an OPS/temporary job.Based on the duties, this position may require completion of a criminal history background check.Please include a link to your portfolio or examples of your previous marketing work (such as social media campaigns, content samples, graphic designs, or writing projects) with your application. Please include a link to your portfolio or examples of your previous marketing work (such as social media campaigns, content samples, graphic designs, or writing projects) with your application.