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Psychology Communications Intern


PayCompetitive
LocationMadison/Wisconsin
Employment typeOther
  • Job Description

      Req#: 510761

      Department Overview:

      Our Communications Team plays a vital role in sharing the stories, research, and achievements of the UW–Madison Psychology Department with a broad audience. We focus on creating engaging and accessible content that reflects the department’s commitment to advancing psychological science and supporting our community.

      Anticipated Start Date:

      1/20/2026

      Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

      Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

      Partially Remote

      Anticipated Hours Per Week:

      Minimum: 3 Maximum: 10

      Schedule:

      Work schedule will be established in collaboration with supervisor, with a general expected commitment of 3-10 hours per week.

      Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

      $16.00

      Number of Positions:

      1

      Qualifications:

      - Resume and writing sample are required to complete the application process.
      - Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks are both important for this role.

      Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

      - Strong written and verbal communication skills
      - Experience with interviewing for storytelling
      - Ability to translate academic research into plain language (preferred)
      - Creativity, initiative, and strong interpersonal skills
      - Psychology majors preferred, but all undergraduate students that meet other qualifications are encouraged to apply.

      Position Summary/Job Duties:

      - Writing about research in the department
      - Developing human interest stories
      - Graphic design
      - Social media posting
      - Digital signage
      - Photography

      Physical Demands:

      N/A

      Institutional Statements:

      Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

      UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

      Institutional Statement on Diversity:

      Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

      The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

      For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

      Accommodation Statement:

      If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

  • About the company

      The University of Wisconsin is a top-ranked research institution located in Madison, Wisconsin, providing exceptional education opportunities to undergraduates, graduate and professional students.

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