School of Communication
Mailing Address
Cleveland State University
School of Communication
2121 Euclid Avenue, MU 233
Cleveland, OH 44115
Campus Location
1st & 2nd Floors Music & Communication Building
2001 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44115
Contact
Phone: 216.687.4630
Fax: 216.687.5435
communication@csuohio.edu
Internship Postings
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Student Internships
Posting Date: 10/13/25
Position: Marketing & Communications Internship
Company/Organization: CleveLawn & Home
The Marketing & Communications Intern will play a key role in increasing awareness of CleveLawn & Home’s mission, programs, and community impact. Working closely with leadership and staff, the intern will help develop creative, engaging content for both digital and print platforms, strengthen community outreach, and enhance brand visibility.
This is an unpaid internship intended for students seeking academic credit or professional development experience in nonprofit marketing, communications, or social enterprise management.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and schedule social media content (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.) that reflects our mission and highlights participant success stories
- Draft and edit newsletters, flyers, and press materials for events and community initiatives
- Capture and organize photos/videos from programs and events for storytelling and promotional use
- Support marketing for special events such as open houses, fundraisers, and community beautification projects
- Assist with website updates and content management
- Collaborate with staff to ensure consistent branding, tone, and visual identity across all platforms
Application Deadline: 01/09/2026
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Posting Date: 10/13/25
Position: Digital Media Intern
Company/Organization: Slavic Village
The Digital Media Intern will assist staff in maintaining strong community connections by creating and sharing engaging content through social media platforms, newsletters, flyers, and the SVD website.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop aesthetically pleasing and comprehensible flyers and social media posts to inform the public about SVD’s achievements, programs, and events
- Maintain SVD’s strong online presence by regularly posting new content to social media channels and responding to comments
- Update SVD’s website as needed
- Create and publish a bi-weekly digital newsletter
- Create and publish a monthly print newsletter
Application Deadline: N/A
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Posting Date: 10/13/25
Position: Marketing & Development Intern
Company/Organization: The Canton Symphony Orchestra (“CSO”)
The Canton Symphony Orchestra is seeking a motivated and creative intern who is eager to learn more about nonprofit arts administration, with a focus on marketing, communications, and fundraising. This internship is designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience in a professional arts organization while allowing the intern to develop their voice, vision, and confidence as a communicator and arts advocate.
Interns will receive mentorship throughout the semester, with opportunities to contribute ideas, manage real projects, and gain valuable insight into the operations of a nonprofit performing arts organization.
Application Deadline: N/A (Available for Spring 2026)
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Posting Date:10/13/25
Position: Digital Content Internship
Company/Organization: On-campus sports internships with Athletics
Digital Content – Graphic Design
- Create content for Cleveland State Athletics website, streaming and social media platforms
- Assist in the development of visually appealing print collateral (posters, special event flyers, schedule magnets, etc.),
- Assist in the development of digital marketing and media elements (social media graphics, email graphics, website banner ads, videoboard graphics),
Digital Content – Photography
- Capture shareable photographs for all Cleveland State athletic programs including headshots, posed studio, and action shots at events ▪ Edit photos in Adobe Creative Suite software including but not limited to Lightroom and Photoshop
- Efficiently organize photo content onto department hard drives and upload content to Influencer media platform
- Attend special events, including team travel, to create organic content to increase brand awareness and produce live content.
Digital Content – Video
- Capture video content at Cleveland State athletic events including live game action and fan experience
- Produce videos as assigned from CSU Athletics for social media, contest recaps, special events, promotional pieces and recruiting content
- Efficiently organize video clips onto department hard drives
- Edit/post-production in Adobe Creative Suite including Premier and After Effects; proficiency in photo editing software a plus
- Assist in developing special presentations, animating, and additional special projects as needed
Application Deadline: 10/31/2025
Note: Students should include their resume, a short paragraph about the type of job they want with Athletics, and any original digital work that showcases their skills.
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Posting Date:10/13/25
Position: Social Media Internship
Company/Organization: On-campus sports internships with Athletics
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Athletics Communications and Marketing to develop and track digital content calendar
- Develop creative content that will increase online engagement and interaction on gameday as well as day-to-day organic content for Cleveland State Athletics main and sport-specific social media accounts
- Utilize social media tracking tools to produce weekly and/or monthly analytics that evaluate the performance and effectiveness of social media campaigns.
- Emphasized focus on fan experience and student marketing to drive attendance and engagement at events
- Weekly office hours to effectively plan, execute and evaluate components of comprehensive digital marketing plan
Application Deadline: 10/31/2025
Note: Students should include their resume, a short paragraph about the type of job they want with Athletics, and any original digital work that showcases their skills.
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Posting Date: 10/13/25
Position: Communications Unit Intern
Company/Organization: Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office
Interns will work physically in the office (no remote work option) to support the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Communications and Public Information Unit.
Responsibilities
- Assist the prosecutor’s office to develop, maintain, and update social media presence, relationships with law enforcement partners as well as community stakeholders;
- Assist with planning, writing, and managing the prosecutor’s office newsletter and annual report;
- Draft, distribute, and pitch news releases, media alerts, and other stories;
- Update CCPO website when needed;
- Organize and attend meetings with CCPO staff, community stakeholders including but not limited to taking minutes and preparing agendas;
- Assist with logging in and coordinating public records requests;
- Reach out to community organizations and the general public concerning CCPO business and news alerts;
- Other duties as assigned.
Application Deadline: 11/10/2025
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Posting Date: 9/4/2025
Position: Editorial Internships: Ohio Magazine
Company/Organization: Great Lakes Studios
Ohio Magazine continuously seeks editorial interns to assist with the digital and print sides of our magazine. We are looking for students who are seeking experience in reporting and writing stories as well as contributing to our social media channels.
Ideal candidates are entering their junior or senior year and are journalism or English majors; recent grads are welcome to apply. We invite editorial department interns three times a year to apply for consideration.
- For winter/spring time period: Deadline is Nov. 28, 2025.
- For summer time period: Deadline is April 6, 2026.
- For fall time period: Deadline is July 6, 2026.
This is an unpaid internship conducted remotely. Scheduling and hours are flexible. This internship is similar to training which would be given in an educational environment during an academic calendar.
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Posting Date: 8/27/2025
Position: Web Design Intern
Company/Organization: Avanti Content Co.
We are looking for a Web Design Intern who is excited to gain hands-on experience building websites. You’ll work directly with the founder of Avanti Content Co., as well as design and development partners, to gain exposure to real client projects and the inner workings of a growing marketing business.
This role is for students with a passion for design, a positive attitude, and a growth mindset. You’ll gain practical experience planning and designing websites with usability, accessibility, and brand storytelling in mind.
What You’ll Do
- Assist in designing website layouts, wireframes, sitemaps, and mockups
- Build and edit pages in WordPress and other CMS platforms
- Use best practices for ADA accessibility and responsive design
- Optimize websites for SEO, speed, and usability
- Create and update digital assets (graphics, icons, templates, etc.)
- Learn how websites fit into larger branding and marketing initiatives
- Learn project management skills for managing a web project from end to end
- Learn how to find new business opportunities and secure web design contracts
- Gain exposure to industries such as technology, manufacturing, and professional services through real-world design projects
Application Deadline: N/A
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Posting Date: 8/27/2025
Position: Content Marketing Intern
Company/Organization: Avanti Content Co.
We are looking for a Content Marketing Intern who is an excellent writer and excited to gain hands-on experience in B2B marketing. You’ll work directly with the founder of Avanti Content Co., gaining exposure to real client projects and the inner workings of a growing marketing business.
This role is for students with strong writing skills, a positive attitude, and a growth mindset. You’ll learn about branding, SEO, content strategy, and the tools that enable success, such as SEMrush, Wordpress, and Google Analytics.
What You’ll Do
- Write content for websites, blogs, case studies, whitepapers, and collateral
- Learn and apply SEO best practices, including keyword research using tools such as SEMrush
- Leverage and edit AI-generated content, and train GPTs for marketing use cases
- Repurpose content for different mediums
- Occasionally conduct interviews with project stakeholders or subject matter experts
- Create media lists for pitching articles to trade publications
- Use WordPress to publish and optimize web content
- Learn how to be a project manager by planning marketing initiatives from end to end
- Learn the business side of running a communications studio, including prospecting, client management, and brand building
- Explore industries such as technology, manufacturing, and professional services through real projects
Application Deadline: N/A
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Posting Date: 6/3/2025
Position: Marketing & Communications Intern
Company/Organization: Shoes and Clothes for Kids (SC4K)
SC4K is seeking a dynamic and creative Marketing & Communications Intern to support the mission of SC4K by assisting with various tasks related to outreach, marketing, and engagement. This is a hands-on role offering valuable experience in content creation, social media management, and donor engagement while making a meaningful impact on the lives of students and families in our community.
Application Deadline: N/A
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Posting Date: 6/3/2025
Position: Community Engagement & Education Specialist Intern
Company/Organization: Canton Symphony Orchestra
- Assists with implementation and creation of educational and community programs.
- Will work with the Director of Education and Community Engagement to execute programming for the 2025-2026 season, plan for the 2026-2027 season and create new ideas for the education and community engagement department.
- Primarily remote internship with possibility for in-person experience and some in-person requirements. Ideal for students. 5-15 hours per week with a flexible schedule.
Application Deadlines:
- Fall 2025 Internship: Applications will be accepted on rolling basis until August 1, 2025
- Spring 2026 Internship: Applications will be accepted on rolling basis until December 1, 2025
Mailing Address
Cleveland State University
School of Communication
2121 Euclid Avenue, MU 233
Cleveland, OH 44115
Campus Location
1st & 2nd Floors Music & Communication Building
2001 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44115
Contact
Phone: 216.687.4630
Fax: 216.687.5435
communication@csuohio.edu