Student Intern - Executive Direction (Communications & Marketing)
DasnyPosition Title: Student Intern - Executive Direction (Communications and Marketing)
Hiring Rate: $20/hr.
Location: NYC Office
Last Revised: March 6, 2025
Nature and Scope
DASNY is New York State’s capital development authority and provides financing and construction services to public and private universities, not-for-profit healthcare facilities, and other institutions that serve the public good. DASNY is composed of five major divisions: Construction, Counsel’s Office, Executive Direction, Finance, and Public Finance & Portfolio Monitoring.
The Student Intern is a part of the Executive Direction Division. The Student Intern is responsible for internal and external corporate communications and marketing efforts, responding to media and public requests, producing publications, assisting with DASNY events, preparing advertisements and marketing materials, helping to produce DASNY’s annual report, monthly e-newsletter, President’s messages, and employee profiles. The Student Intern - Executive Direction also assists with the content for the DASNY website and intranet, in collaboration with Information Services, and is responsible for assisting in building and maintaining DASNY’s social media presence, while adhering to DASNY’s Social Media Policy.
Primary Purpose
Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Brand Development and Strategic Initiatives, the Student Intern- Executive Direction will play a key role in supporting DASNY’s communications and marketing efforts through videography, video editing, and multimedia content creation. This intern will assist in developing engaging video content for social media, website, employee engagement initiatives, and external marketing efforts. Additionally, the intern will gain hands-on experience in media outreach, event coverage, and digital content strategy. Student interns may also participate in educational opportunities designed to provide insights into DASNY’s business operations and other key industry topics
Essential Functions
- Videography & Video Editing – Capture and edit high-quality video content for social media, marketing, and internal communications.
- Photography & Photo Editing – Support content creation by capturing and refining visual assets.
- Graphic Design – Assist in creating marketing materials using design software.
- Content Development – Assist in drafting language for press releases, website updates, and other communications.
- Event Support – Help with planning and documenting employee engagement events, including photography, videography, signage, and on-site coordination.
- Content Management – Assist in organizing and maintaining a photo and video asset database for efficient access to DASNY’s multimedia content.
- Editing & Proofreading – Support the review and refinement of marketing materials, letters, and publications.
- Media Monitoring – Compile social media posts and news articles relevant to DASNY’s leadership and business operations.
- Compliance – Adhere to NYS Information Security Policy Standards and DASNY’s employee policies.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be a full-time matriculated undergraduate (sophomore level or above), or first year graduate student pursuing a degree in Videography, Film, Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Photography, Journalism, Public Affairs, Public Relations, or a related field.
Essential Skills
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
- Experience with video photography and editing, photo editing, and graphic design.
- Proficiency in PC applications such as Outlook, Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar).
- Familiarity with camera equipment, lighting, and audio recording.
- Strong creative vision and attention to detail.
- Experience with motion graphics or animation (a plus but not required)