Paid Social Media Video Internship
The Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center (PRC) at Penn State is seeking 1-2 highly motivated video interns – to start this summer or the beginning of the fall 2025 semester.
Paid Social Media Video Internship Available
Where: In-person (University Park campus) or hybrid
Hours: 5-9 hours/week
Pay rate: $15/hour. Selected candidates may also take the internship for COMM 495 credit.
Are you passionate about communications and the impact that research has on making the world a better place? If so, we have the perfect internship for you.
The Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center (PRC) at Penn State is seeking 1-2 highly motivated social media interns – to start this summer or the beginning of the spring 2026 semester.
The internship is open to undergraduate and graduate students in these Penn State colleges:
- Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications
- College of Health and Human Development
- College of Arts and Architecture
- College of the Liberal Arts
- College of Education
Job requirements
We are seeking a student who is a content creator with experience in Adobe, Canva and CapCut software – and who is comfortable with interviewing and being on camera. The ideal candidate will also have a genuine interest in research and the power of research to improve people’s lives.
Why this internship?
Our interns build new skills and a strong portfolio, helping them to launch their careers. They gain experience crafting effective social media posts and developing communication strategies, and they meet interesting researchers and gain valuable professional connections. Our interns also have fun! Here’s a video a previous intern team created: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nB0LEAWH7Ho
Apply today!
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume – along with links to 3 social media videos you’ve created — to the PRC’s Communications Director, Sara Brennen, sep104@psu.edu. Please also contact Sara with any questions about the internship.
