Internships

Are you interested in higher education development and using a communications-focused degree to support future Pitt students?

Check out this internship opportunity with Pitt Philanthropic & Alumni Engagement (PAE), which cultivates relationships with contributors, alumni, and other constituents on behalf of the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC, generating support for teaching, research, and care.

PAE is seeking a Communications Assistant, Health Sciences, to assist with mission critical projects supporting both the University and UPMC. Responsibilities of the intern will include proofreading/copy editing and fact-checking for both print and digital communications projects; managing project timelines for health sciences clients; writing annual appeals, which includes interviewing a letter signatory, drafting and editing a base letter, and collaborating with a graphic designer to layout the letter for production; sharing digital analytics with clients on a weekly basis; and other duties as assigned.

Pay: 20 hours/week, $15/hour
See PDF for full details.

Formerly known as the Office of Institutional Advancement. Pitt PAE regularly takes an intern in their development and alumni relations communications offices. The intern will write Web and e-communications content, newsletters, articles and press releases, and design and write various types of print materials as well as help produce other types of communication such as video and multimedia. The intern will gain experience in all aspects of public relations and communication for the Office of Institutional Advancement in support of the University’s fundraising and alumni engagement efforts.

Are you interested in using your writing skills to communicate about exciting research?

Pitt Research is seeking applications for a paid Fall 2024 internship in Communications. Pitt Research, led by the Senior Vice Chancellor for Research (SVCR) is the core office at the University of Pittsburgh with responsibility to:

• Advance the research enterprise 
• Support innovation, entrepreneurship, industry and economic partnerships 
• Manage research protections and trade compliance  

The communications intern will assist in writing and editing newsletters and web content, create website and social media analytics reports, create graphics for promotional materials, and more. See attached flyer for full description.

Requirements

• Status as a senior from an underrepresented group in the final year of an undergraduate degree 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strict attention to detail and strong time management and organizational skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs

WPTS Radio—Pitt's student-run FM radio station—seeks interns for three positions: writing, programming, and marketing. Interns will be supervised by WPTS Radio General Manager. See below for individual position descriptions.  

WPTS Radio WRITING Internship: Writing Intern will work 10 hours per week supporting the staff of WPTS Radio in the research and creation of on-air scripts and website content. Interns will be taught best practices of radio industry, principles of broadcast writing and applicable radio/audio technologies.  Duties may include: Research and writing of on-air promos and liners; Research and writing of public service announcements; Producing written content for wptsradio.org; Recording and production of scripts.

WPTS Radio PROGRAMMING Internship: Programming Intern will work 10 hours per week supporting the Programming and Music departments of WPTS Radio in the creation and organization of content for WPTS Radio. Interns will be taught best practices of radio industry, develop familiarity with professional-grade radio/audio technologies and learn philosophies of radio programming. Duties may include: Creation of station playlists; Scheduling on-air elements in MusicMaster software; Categorization and maintenance of music library; Voice-tracking of radio shows; Production of audio elements.

WPTS Radio MARKETING Internship: Marketing intern will support the Promotions and Underwriting departments of WPTS Radio in expanding the WPTS audience, executing events and developing external contacts. Interns will be taught best practices of radio industry, and will learn how to connect with an audience and execute events. Duties may include: Assistance in developing and executing station events; Development of sales leads; Conceptualizing and designing station promotional materials; Designing and posting flyers; Interfacing with external partners. 

All interns should possess the following qualifications: Interns must be University of Pittsburgh undergraduate student. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to complete tasks with minimal supervision. Basic computer skills. General knowledge of radio and social media. Familiarity with WPTS Radio and/or alternative music a plus. 

These positions are unpaid but can earn up to three credits.

Internship is available in fall and spring semesters. To apply, send resume and cover letter to Greg Weston at grw8@pitt.edu 

Due date: Preference will be given to emails of interest submitted by Friday, January 10, full review of expressions of interest will conclude by Thursday, January 16.

Are you interested in learning and applying accessibility and inclusive design practices?

Work with Pitt's Digital Narrative and Interactive Design program and Digital Media Lab to build a "Design a Spaceship" Workshop open educational resource Toolkit!

The “Design a Spaceship” workshop, run annually for the past two years, is a speculative and inclusive design project that is expanding this spring. The goal is to create both a physical and online design toolkit. The toolkit will test run at the third iteration of the workshop, towards the end of the spring 2025 semester, in the Open Lab.

Positions include Digital Illustrator, Research and User Testing Assistant, Web Developer, Fabrication Expert. For Credit (1-3 credits).

For all roles, there will be relevant learning around accessibility and inclusive design practices; no prior experience necessary, only a willingness to learn!

Review full details and application info here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lLzwJtKU2dY6x-AUVXup7hsyFDncUOD_jOK_uH05Mv4/edit?usp=sharing.

Preference will be given to emails of interest submitted by Friday, January 10, full review of expressions of interest will conclude by Thursday, January 16.

Due date: Friday, August 29 2025

Want to use your film, writing, and/or social media skills to support the educational outreach of an organization that focuses on developing solutions for people with disabilities by people with disabilities?

Check out the attached opportunities with Pitt's Human Engineering Research Labs (HERL): a Film & Media Studies Internship (film content creation) and a Journalism & Writing Program Internship (creating content for HERL webpage, plus external websites and social media).

The location for both internships is HERL's offices, located in Pittsburgh's Bakery Square.

To apply, send a resume and portfolio (if available) to Agustin Urioste at agustin.urioste@pitt.edu.

See attached PDF for full details.

Interested in a professional communications career that involves writing and creative work across media?

Pitt's School of Computing and Information's Communications team has openings for two (2) communications interns for Spring 2025. There are two possible tracks, one based more in writing, and one based more in media, video, and photography based on an applicant’s interest and experience.

This internship is expected to continue into Summer 2025 and beyond based on performance and mutual interest.

Interested candidates should submit both a resume and writing and/or media samples, and should also indicate their anticipated start date and preferred hours. Cover letters are not required but are welcome.

Applicants should have experience and interest in one or more of the following areas:

• Writing/journalism
• Social media
• Graphic design
• Photography/videography
• Marketing/communications

Proficiency in Canva and photography/videography is encouraged for the media track. Prior experience with writing and interviewing is encouraged for the writing track. Applicants can indicate a preference to one or more of these tracks during the application process.

Access the application portal at this link: https://cfopitt.taleo.net/careersection/pitt_student_int/jobdetail.ftl?job=24008351&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York
The sooner applications are submitted, the better!

Summer internship program: The Pitt News, in partnership with the Department of English, offers four paid internships in the summer semester. The goals of this program are for students to write daily; learn technology that will help them market their skills after graduation; and become familiar with working under daily newspaper and media deadlines and expectations. 

Students will become staff writers in one area of four—News, Sports, Culture, and Opinions—and learn how to write and report on a daily basis. They will handle breaking news, features, and advance stories as determined by the editor. They will also work on the New Student Guide that is sent to all incoming first-years.  

This internship will give students the opportunity to write regularly while also adding work on social media, and with technology such as photography and video. The Pitt News will bring in professionals to help with the social media and technology training. This internship may lead to continuing work as a member of The Pitt News in the fall and will make them more hirable upon graduation.  

Applications open in March with the deadline of March 31. For questions, contact Kevin Smith (KPS55@pitt.edu) or Gayle Rogers (grogers@pitt.edu).  

Due date: Friday December 20, 2024

Interested in gaining first-hand experience in writing, reporting, and publishing?

The Pittsburgh Black Media Federation’s Chris Moore internship allows promising college students and/or recent graduates an opportunity to gain reporting, writing and marketing/communications/publication experience.

Chris Moore interns develop the tools and skills and networking to shape their own futures. The internship aims to provide students with first-hand experience writing, reporting, and publishing. Core responsibility to PBMF include social media management, writing news releases, and other marketing and communications duties.

Check out the attached flyer and information packet for additional information. Required application materials include a short essay about how your personal interests and career goals align with the PBMF Chris Moore Internship; resume; and at least one professional reference (name and email).

Application link: https://bit.ly/3Z6gLhG
Application deadline: December 20, 2024

Due date: Friday March 28, 2025

Interested in procuring a dynamic reporting internship as part of pursuing a career in journalism?

The Pittsburgh Business Times is looking for an energetic and dynamic reporting intern with a demonstrated aptitude for writing news stories. This paid, full-time internship will run for 10 weeks during the summer.

Successful candidates will have a portfolio of work demonstrating proficiency for news writing, strong communication skills, command of AP style and preferably an interest in business journalism as a career. Candidates should also have experience working with social media and multimedia.

This internship position pays $15 an hour, funded by a Pitt English Department Internship Grant. In order to receive funding, you must fit these eligibility requirements:

• Must be an English major (including DNID), minor, or certificate student, including PPW, Children's Literature, Public Communication of Science and Technology, and Disability Studies.
• Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

See attached PDF for full description.

To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and 2-3 writing samples to engintern@pitt.edu by Friday, March 28, 2025.

For additional information, please contact Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Beahm at jbeahm@bizjournals.com or 412-208-3820.

Due date: Friday March 8, 2024

The Pittsburgh Business Times is looking for an energetic and dynamic reporting intern with a demonstrated aptitude for writing news stories. This paid, full-time internship will run for 10 weeks during the summer.

Successful candidates will have a portfolio of work demonstrating proficiency for news writing, strong communication skills, command of AP style and preferably an interest in business journalism as a career. Candidates should also have experience working with social media and multimedia.

Interns work with press releases, thank-you letters, catalogue content, event programs, brochures, and media kits. For more information, contact Lisa Leibering at 412-456-2696 or by emailing her at leibering@trustarts.org.

Pittsburgh Magazine offers editorial, marketing, and, periodically, photo/video internships.

Internships are unpaid and generally last for 13 weeks. Interns, who normally work 10-20 hours per week, must receive college credit in exchange for their time and are acknowledged in the magazine’s masthead.

Editorial interns support the editorial staff by contributing content, conducting research and verifying information in articles. We expect editorial interns to share ideas for stories, social media and other areas of the magazine. Each semester, we typically hire one-two interns for The 412, our daily blog, one-two interns for our Weddings magazine and blog, one intern for our Home magazine and blog, and one intern for general editorial content. All interns can cross between departments during the semester.

The marketing & events intern assists the magazine with events and event planning, market research, collecting and analyzing data, community outreach, social-media development, mass mailings, sponsor and client outreach and magazine launch preparations.

For more details including position descriptions and contact information, see website below.

The Pittsburgh Media Partnership oversees a robust paid internship program (fall, spring, and summer semesters) in which local university students are placed with Partner news outlets for eight weeks. PMP internships are intended to give students with a serious interest in a journalism career — particularly those who are underrepresented in the industry — an opportunity to learn on the job, improve their portfolio and leverage the experience so that they can break into the industry more easily after graduation. 

Candidates should be at least 18 and enrolled at one of seven Pittsburgh-area college-level institutions. The academic year internships run for one semester, and interns can work 10 to 15 hours a week for a maximum of 150 hours. Interns are paid $15 per hour. For the summer internship program, students are paid $15/hour, up to 30 hours a week for an eight-week period between late May and early August. 

For more information, please contact PMP Coordinator Frank Garland at fgarland@pointpark.edu and use PMP INTERNSHIP in the subject line.  

Due date: Friday August 15, 2025, 5PM

Interested in learning key skills to help you break into the journalism industry more easily after graduation?

The Pittsburgh Media Partnership, a project of Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation, seeks motivated student journalists for its fall 2025 internship program.

This internship is intended to give two (2) students with a serious interest in a journalism career — particularly those who are underrepresented in the industry — an opportunity to learn on the job, improve their portfolio and leverage the experience so that they can break into the industry more easily after graduation.

Interns will work alongside other journalists in a teaching newsroom designed to support local news outlets and early-career journalists. The content developed from the newsroom will be shared across the 33 members of the Pittsburgh Media Partnership, which has a combined reach of 9 million.

Interns will be based at the Pittsburgh Downtown Media Hub, 223 Fourth Ave. Interns will earn $15 per hour for up to 150 hours. Work must be completed by the end of the fall semester.

Candidates should be at least 18 years of age and enrolled at one of seven Pittsburgh area college institutions: Carlow University, Chatham University, Duquesne University, La Roche University, Point Park University, Robert Morris University, or the University of Pittsburgh.

Apply at this link: https://forms.gle/PpZsHTBE4KRPZwhM9

For more information, please contact Frank Garland at fgarland@pointpark.edu or newsroom Teaching Editor Kim Palmiero at kim.palmiero@pointpark.edu by Friday, Aug. 15, with PMP INTERNSHIP in the subject line.

Applications are due no later than 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, 2025.