Communication Graduate Fellow Job at Merrimack College, School of Arts and Scien

For more information: This is a 1-year accelerated academic and professional experiential graduate degree program with a half- or full-tuition waiver awarded to successful candidates. In order to be considered for a fellowship you must apply to our Master of Communication program. The tuition benefit is the only compensation for this role. There is no additional pay.

Merrimack College is currently seeking candidates for a number of Graduate Fellowship positions in the area of Communication. As a graduate fellow, you’ll work 15-25 hours per week in a fellowship placement, gaining unparalleled hands-on experience as you also work toward your Master of Arts in Communication to prepare for a career in the growing communications field. Your fellowship will run in tandem with your graduate studies, so you will be able to apply the knowledge you obtain in your courses to your professional experience, and vice versa. You'll earn your master's in one year while saving 50% or 100% on tuition and graduate with the experience and professional connections to boost your career.

Past fellowship roles have provided communications support for a wide range of areas across Merrimack College, including:

• Accessibility Services
• Admissions
• Athletics
• Communications and Media Departments
• Development and Alumni Relations
• Marketing and Communications
• O'Brien Center for Career Development
• The Office of the Dean of Students
• School of Arts and Sciences
• The Writers House

While some roles have a broad communications focus, others offer an opportunity to gain experience in specialized areas such as:

• Athletics communications
• Community engagement and outreach
• Development and Fundraising
• Digital and multimedia
• Marketing
• Photography and videography

Merrimack's M.A. in Communications provides you with the skills you need to work in professional communications, from digital media content creation and campaign design to public relations and crisis communications, as well as related fields. You will graduate as a versatile, skilled, and strategic communicator through a variety of platforms.

Position Responsibilities:

If you’re selected for a Communications graduate fellowship, you will:

• Complete a nine-month field-based experience at Merrimack College or a partner organization.
• Serve 15-25 hours a week at your placement site while taking graduate courses in the summer and on afternoons and evenings throughout the academic year.
• Earn your master's in one year – while saving 50 or 100% on tuition.

To be considered for a Communication fellowship, please submit an up-to-date resume via Indeed, and we will email you with additional information about next steps in the application process.

Job Types: Part-time, Internship

Benefits:

• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• To be considered for this graduate fellowship position, you must apply for and be accepted into Merrimack's Master of Arts in Communication program. Do you understand and intend to comply with this requirement?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person