5 Opportunities for College Students Who Want to Get Serious Communication Skills

Looking to sharpen your communication skills and gain valuable professional experience along the way? There are so many incredible opportunities that allow you to get a feel for what it’s like to work on messaging, whether it’s in real life, through social media, or because of other channels (like podcasts!).

Intrigued? Here are five amazing communications opportunities you can find on WayUp right now.

1. Social Media Intern, Toynk

This is an unbelievable opportunity for a college student interested in digital communications: You’ll build a company’s entire social media strategy from scratch and test different ideas along the way. You’ll also be paid $12 per hour, so what’s not to love? Apply here.

2. Sales Representative, Vector Marketing

You can make serious cash and gain valuable sales skills as a Sales Representative for Vector Marketing. You’ll be selling CUTCO products to customers, all with training and support from the Vector team.

Another bonus: Your hours are completely flexible, so you’ll only work when you want to. Apply here.

3. Brand Ambassador, OXO

Want to make $15 per hour ($60 for a full demo) showing off great OXO products at Williams-Sonoma? In this role, you’ll have to put your sales pitch to the test and constantly find new ways to communicate OXO’s message to customers. Apply here.

4. Blog and Copywriter Writer Intern, ADOPETS

Are you an animal lover? You can turn it into a great opportunity as the blogger for ADOPETS, helping them create clean, clear content and even having the opportunity to look over other marketing copy along the way. Apply here.

5. Podcast Production and Editing Intern, Every Step Coaching

You may not be the one talking on the podcast, but figuring out the best way to communicate with people is a huge part of this opportunity. Every Step Coaching is on the hunt for a rockstar Podcast Production and Editing Intern who can do it all: Brainstorm ideas, write podcast scripts, find content clips, and edit.

And here’s a little more incentive: You can make up to $20 per hour in this role. Apply here.

There’s plenty more where these opportunities came from. Head to WayUp to see thousands of other listings.

Lily Herman

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