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Agricultural Communications Student Intern
Lexington, United States
Posting Details
Job Title
Agricultural Communications Student Intern
Requisition Number
DU13982
Department Name
81350:Agricultural Communications
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Salary Range
$12-$15
Type of Position
Student
Position Time Status
Part-Time
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Required Related Experience
None
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
None
Shift
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (15-20 hours/week)
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment news and communications team, part of the college’s Marketing and Agricultural Communications department, is seeking a dynamic student intern to help elevate storytelling about the college’s mission—improving lives in Kentucky together through student success and academic programs, research and extension efforts. The intern will contribute to the team’s overall communications strategy, while having the opportunity to intersect with other department teams including marketing, multimedia and more. This position is hybrid, requiring some in-person and remote work as necessary.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Qualifications:
- A strong interest in promoting the college’s mission through communications, marketing and public relations projects
- Willingness to collaborate with and contribute on a high-performing team, including written content, social media, graphic design, photography and videography
- Innovative and willingness to share new ideas, creative and inquisitive
- Some educational or work experience related to communications, marketing, public relations, etc.
- Good written and oral communication skills along with being highly organized and able to multi-task
- Some experience with social media platforms is a plus
- Must be a University of Kentucky student for the 2025-26 school year
- Ability to work 15-20 hours per week, including some events outside of business hours. Ability to work more/less hours is possible.
- All University of Kentucky majors are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Learn about communications, editorial process, marketing and overall branding strategy for the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
- Pitch and be assigned stories, conduct interviews and champions storytelling from start to finish
- Collaborate with social media manager on content for the college’s platforms
- Participate in team meetings to brainstorm content and contribute to overall communications/marketing strategy
- Take photos and videos for storytelling and social media (cross-training is available as needed)
- Attend events as necessary to help represent the communications team
- Partner on other communications projects/other duties as necessary to help make the internship as rewarding as possible
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
10/20/2025
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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