{"id":16555,"date":"2025-05-26T09:29:42","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T13:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cds-faculty\/?page_id=16555"},"modified":"2025-06-25T08:41:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T12:41:10","slug":"cds-communications-intern","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cds-faculty\/culture-community\/join-us\/student-jobs\/cds-communications-intern\/","title":{"rendered":"CDS Communications Intern"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"921\">The Faculty of Computing &amp; Data Sciences (CDS) at Boston University is seeking a <strong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"649\">Communications Intern<\/strong> to support dynamic storytelling and outreach across digital platforms. This position is ideal for a student with strong writing skills, project management ability, and a passion for making complex ideas engaging and accessible.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"921\"><strong>Interviews will be conducted early August 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"956\">Key Responsibilities<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1476\">\n<li data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1105\">\n<p data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1105\">Draft and edit content for newsletters, social media, and the CDS website \u2014 including student features, research highlights, and event promotions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1192\">\n<p data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1192\">Manage and schedule posts for CDS social media channels (Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1273\">\n<p data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1273\">Assist with creating and distributing the CDS email newsletter (Mailchimp).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1334\">\n<p data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1334\">Maintain editorial calendars and track engagement metrics.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1397\">\n<p data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1397\">Support content updates and basic page editing in WordPress.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1476\">\n<p data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1476\">Collaborate with staff, faculty, and students to uncover compelling stories.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1515\">Preferred Qualifications<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"2052\">\n<li data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1553\">\n<p data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1553\"><strong data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"168\">Work-study eligible students are encouraged to apply, but it is not required for this position.<\/strong><br data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"171\" \/>Please indicate in your application whether you have <strong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"246\">Federal Work-Study<\/strong> as part of your financial aid package.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1605\">\n<p data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1605\">Ability to work 15-20 hours per week.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1605\">\n<p data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1605\">Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills (samples required).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1711\">\n<p data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1711\">Experience with <strong data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1651\">social media management<\/strong> and familiarity with platforms like Instagram and LinkedIn (samples required).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1782\">\n<p data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1782\">Familiarity with <strong data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1744\">Mailchimp<\/strong> or similar CRM\/email marketing tools.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1843\">\n<p data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1843\">Some experience with <strong data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1819\">WordPress<\/strong> or other CMS platforms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1931\">\n<p data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1931\">Excellent <strong data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1878\">project management<\/strong> skills and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"2052\">\n<p data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"2052\">Creative thinker who enjoys collaboration and learning about data science, technology, and interdisciplinary research.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2083\">What You\u2019ll Gain<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2407\">\n<li data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2143\">\n<p data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2143\">Mentorship and guidance from the CDS communications team.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2229\">\n<p data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2229\">A growing portfolio of professional writing, digital content, and campaign support.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2306\">\n<p data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2306\">Hands-on experience in higher ed communications and research storytelling.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2407\">\n<p data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2407\">Exposure to cutting-edge work at the intersection of computing, data science, and societal impact.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2610\">To Apply for Fall 2025 Employment<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2610\">Please send a brief statement of interest, your resume, and one writing or social media sample to <a href=\"mailto:mmmccart@bu.edu\">mmmccart@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"840\">Web Manager Intern<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"840\">The Faculty of Computing &amp; Data Sciences (CDS) is seeking a detail-oriented and tech-savvy <strong data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"597\">Web Manager<\/strong> to help maintain and enhance our web presence. This student position is ideal for someone with strong <strong data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"713\">WordPress<\/strong> experience who enjoys working on design, structure, and content strategy to ensure an engaging and accessible user experience.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"840\"><strong>Interviews will be conducted early August 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"873\">Key Responsibilities:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"1426\">\n<li data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"937\">\n<p data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"937\">Maintain and update the CDS website using the WordPress CMS<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1018\">\n<p data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1018\">Build and edit pages with clear layout, accessibility, and usability in mind<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1099\">\n<p data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1099\">Upload and format content (text, images, links, media) across multiple pages<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1177\">\n<p data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1177\">Implement minor design adjustments within established branding guidelines<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1344\">\n<p data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1344\">Collaborate with CDS Communications and IT teams to implement new features or tools as needed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1462\">Required Qualifications:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1750\">\n<li data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1528\">\n<p data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1528\">Proficiency in WordPress<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1564\">\n<p data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1564\">Familiarity with basic HTML\/CSS<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1612\">\n<p data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1612\">Strong attention to detail and organization<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1688\">\n<p data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1688\">Ability to communicate clearly and take initiative on assigned projects<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1750\">\n<p data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1750\">Comfortable managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1787\">Preferred Qualifications:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1991\">\n<li data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1857\">\n<p data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1857\"><strong data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"168\">Work-study eligible students are encouraged to apply, but it is not required for this position.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please indicate in your application whether you have <strong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"246\">Federal Work-Study<\/strong> as part of your financial aid package.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1909\">\n<p data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1909\">Knowledge of SEO basics and\/or Google Analytics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1991\">\n<p data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1991\">Previous experience working on websites for academic or research institutions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2610\">To Apply for Fall 2025 Employment:<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2157\">Please submit a brief cover letter, resume, and 1\u20132 samples or links to websites you&#8217;ve worked on to <a href=\"mailto:mmmccart@bu.edu\">mmmccart@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Faculty of Computing &amp; Data Sciences (CDS) at Boston University is seeking a Communications Intern to support dynamic storytelling and outreach across digital platforms. 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