Marketing and Communications Intern

Arete

Mentor

Julia Lane, Associate Director of Strategy and Operations, Arete

Background

Arete is UChicago’s research accelerator. We enable innovative research projects across all fields of research at the University. We also run the Big Ideas Generator (BIG)—a platform to systematically identify, fund, and support the long-term growth of early-stage, breakthrough ideas in basic research.

Our team is composed of members from three campus units: The Office of the Vice President for Research and National Laboratories (OVPRNL), the Office of Alumni Relations and Development (ARD), and the Office of Federal Relations. As a team, our goal is to accelerate research while navigating barriers in the most effective, efficient, and experienced way possible.

Arete Intern(s) will act as communications assistants, writing, editing and creating dynamic communications content for research projects led by faculty affiliated with the University, as well as Argonne National Laboratory, Fermilab, and the Marine Biological Lab.

Internship Description

The Intern(s) will:

• Learn how to craft and translate complex scientific research into compelling feature stories, blog posts, videos, and/or podcasts.

• Receive training on video, social media, and website development platforms.

• Perform background research and competitive analyses to develop targeted communication strategies for priority Arete and Big Ideas Generator projects.

• Leave the internship with at least five published professional media samples that can be shown to potential employers to demonstrate their communications skills.

• Intern work may be featured across platforms that include: The Arete and Big Ideas Generator websites, newsletters, Arete quarterly publications, the Arete Annual Impact Report, and University partner sites, etc.

Qualifications

The intern(s) must possess basic writing skills, be open to receiving constructive feedback on writing and other communications assignments, be well-versed in Microsoft Office, and be willing to learn new skills. Graphic design, video editing, and social media skills are desired but not required.

Your application must include a current CV and a cover letter describing why this internship is relevant to your career goals.