By: Christine Lasek-White The Computers and Writing 2025 planning committee is seeking a student intern to contribute to the Program’s communication and media initiatives. Candidates should be motivated, creative individuals with strong communication, writing, design, and social media skills. As a C&W communications/media intern, you will work with English Department faculty and graduate students to plan, promote, facilitate, and document a major disciplinary conference. Depending on projects and intern interests, work may involve the following: • Creating social media posts to promote the conference • Planning, recording, and editing podcast episodes relating to the conference Designing promotional and branding items (e.g. nametags, t-shirts, water bottles) Photographing and publicizing conference events on social media • Writing profiles of keynote speakers and other notable presenters • Assembling brief visitors’ guides to Athens and/or UGA • Distributing disability access information Working on conference program layout and design The ideal candidate will pay careful attention to details; have a keen eye for modern design aesthetics; demonstrate effective social media, digital media, and branding strategies; and work well with others and independently. This internship experience will be for the Spring 2025 semester. The student intern will concurrently register for FCID 4100: Humanities Internship to receive upper-division credit and Experiential Learning credit for the experience. Contact Professor Lasek-White, Internship and Career Coordinator for the Humanities, for more information. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Coordinate with conference planners on organizational and promotional writing • Write, schedule, and post social media updates • Research and write brief profiles of locations and individuals associated with the conference • Write promotional and technical documents • Reflect on your experience and rhetorical choices QUALIFICATIONS • Must be currently enrolled as a junior or senior with a declared English major or minor at UGA • Exceptional written & verbal communication skills • Forward-thinking attitude • Self-directed creator • Strong attention to detail • Ability to juggle several different projects through completion • Team player DESIRED EXPERIENCE (any of the following) • Social media for an organization • Technical writing • Marketing • Design (digital, graphic) Podcasting TO APPLY Please submit a one-page cover letter, stating what skills and experiences you have that will make you a good candidate for this role, and a resume. Please send materials to Dr. Joshua King with the subject line INTERNSHIP APPLICATION. Applications will close on December 4th