University of California Office of the President · 11 hours ago
UCLCC Communications Intern - Summer 2026
Oakland, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $27/hr
Start in 2026 SummerThe University of California Office of the President is seeking a Communications Intern for Summer 2026 at the UC Livermore Collaboration Center. The intern will develop communication materials, support daily operations, and gain exposure to national laboratories while enhancing the visibility of UCLCC.
EducationHigher EducationProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Develop and Write Communication Materials: Conduct interviews and write news articles for the UCLCC website; create marketing collateral and other communication materials (technical and general), as needed
Work with all levels of administrative, management, and or scientific/technical staff at the UCNL and UC-affiliated Laboratories to contribute to story development and content creation and communicate various topics, including science and technology, to a wide range of technical and non-technical audiences
Draft basic news releases, routine statements, and brief articles
Contribute to the creation of social media and other digital content
Write professional-quality, factually correct articles that explain concepts in science and technology to the public following standard journalistic style. Interpret technical subject matter and translate into various, easily understandable forms (e.g., web copy, online newsletters, flyers, presentations)
May perform basic HTML editing using text editors and content management systems in WordPress
Data Collection: Gather news and information about UC and UC National Laboratories programs
Compile and organize content such as news clippings, media placements, photographs, statistics, and reports
Data mine from publicly available websites across the University of California system and Department of Energy
Support Daily Operations of the Center: Work closely with the Executive Director for Partnerships and Outreach and the Administrative Operations Coordinator at the Center to support client interactions, room reservations, and event preparation. May assist with organizing social functions in coordination with other organizations
Mentorship and Networking: Meet with UCNL Leadership and team members to gain professional development skills. Opportunity to gain mentorship from seasoned staff members with UC and National Laboratory experience. Opportunities to connect and engage with fellow UCOP and LLNL interns
Qualification
Required
Some experience planning, developing, organizing, and writing content effectively across various types of communication platforms, including the Web
Some experience and knowledge of social media and digital tools and their application in professional/business/academic environments
Good knowledge and understanding of all aspects of communications
Good written and verbal communications, active listening, and political acumen skills, with a drive for quality control and excellence
Basic knowledge of and familiarity with social media communications tools and strategies, and familiarity with basic marketing and content strategy concepts and tools
Good interpersonal and customer service skills to communicate effectively and tactfully with all levels of staff, faculty, and external constituencies
Ability to work both independently and within a team to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment, while managing competing priorities
Experience using computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe products, Zoom or ability to quickly learn new systems and applications
Some knowledge of Web content management systems (WordPress) preferred
Preferred
Basic knowledge of the UC system preferred, including the National Laboratories, and its mission and goals
Company
University of California Office of the President
The Office of the President is the system wide headquarters of the University of California, managing its fiscal and business operations, and supporting the academic and research missions across its campuses, labs and medical centers.
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