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University of South Florida · 4 weeks ago

FIO Digital Communications Intern

St. Petersburg, FL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

The Florida Institute of Oceanography, part of the University of South Florida, focuses on marine science resources and research. They are seeking a creative and motivated Digital Communications Intern to support storytelling and digital media initiatives across various platforms, collaborating with staff and researchers to produce engaging content.

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Responsibilities

Pitch, research, and write stories for the FIO website, newsletters, publications and marketing collateral

Conduct interviews with scientists, crew members, students, and stakeholders

Develop feature stories, profiles, and news-style pieces for digital or print distribution

Capture and edit photos and video footage from fieldwork, vessel operations, events, and outreach and research activities

Assist with producing short-form videos, social media clips, and mini-documentaries

Edit and optimize content for web, social media, and broadcast formats

Draft and schedule posts for FIO social media channels

Track post reach, engagement, and impact

Support digital campaigns that promote research expeditions, educational initiatives, and public outreach

Help design graphics, infographics, and collateral that align with FIO’s branding

Assist with writing content for newsletters and widely distributed announcements

Monitor news coverage, track analytics, and contribute to communication reports

Support event coverage including open houses, vessel tours, conference presentations, and workshops

Conduct background research for stories, campaigns, and video projects

Organize digital assets (photos, video, audio) and streamline FIO’s media library

Help maintain website content and assist with SEO tasks when needed

Qualification

Digital media productionAdobe Creative CloudPhotographySocial media analyticsAP Style writingWeb content managementCuriosityWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeam collaborationCreativity