| Employer | Wisconsin School of Business |
|---|---|
| Location | Madison, WI | Remote |
| Type | Internship |
| Apply by | September 13, 2024 |
| Posted on | September 4, 2024 |
Description
The Graaskamp Center for Real Estate, which is housed within the Wisconsin School of Business, is seeking an experienced and well-rounded writer/communications intern who can take the lead on a variety of writing assignments, including feature articles, press releases, spotlight articles and faculty research updates. Contribute to the Center’s website and outreach efforts and produce a variety of materials including online content and marketing materials. Curiosity and enthusiasm for global business, affordable and sustainable housing, and real estate and urban land economics.
Responsibilities:
• Write and edit content, including news stories, feature articles, press releases and development and website materials.
• Take a lead role in the planning and execution of social media platforms with a focus on LinkedIn.
• Assist with the Graaskamp Center online content, creating new content and making existing content more user friendly.
• Assist with our monthly e-newsletter and the annual report.
• Perform administrative tasks such as research, proofreading, fact checking, organizing photo files, preparing information for distribution, creating graphics, etc.
• Not required but helpful: Willingness to learn how to produce and edit podcast and video interviews.
Qualifications:
• Excellent writing/editing skills. Please submit published articles for writing samples.
• Creative thinker; excels at generating new ideas. Experience with writing feature stories, social media posts, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently within deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and team communication skills; Comfortable interviewing diverse constituents – from students to industry professionals.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for global business, affordable housing, real estate and urban land economics, and a desire to help share the mission and vision of the Graaskamp Center.
Salary/Hours
• Start in September and work through the academic year and possibly beyond.
• Starting rate of pay: $16 – $20 per hour depending on experience.
• 5-10 hours per week during the academic year, depending on workload and class schedule. Can work remotely for most projects.
To apply, please email two writing samples (preferred published samples), resume and cover letter to lee.gottschalk@wisc.edu. Contact Lee Gottschalk at lee.gottschalk@wisc.edu or 608-250-6401 with questions.
Application Due: Friday, September 13, 2024.