Content & Designer Intern | Sophomores & Jr.'s | Reston, VA

Ellucian • Internship • Hybrid in Reston, Virginia, United States • 5d ago

Fast Facts

Ellucian is seeking a Content & Design Intern for summer 2026, providing a great opportunity for sophomores and juniors to engage in hands-on projects in communications and design within the educational technology sector.

Responsibilities: Draft and edit external communications, design visual assets, support campaigns, transform complex topics into clear messages, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills: Strong writing skills, proficiency in Canva, experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus, and a passion for storytelling and design.

Qualifications: Currently enrolled in a community college or 4-year institution, with copywriting experience and strong organizational skills.

Location: Reston, Virginia, United States

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $15 - $25.

About Ellucian

Ellucian is a global market leader in education technology. We power innovation for higher education, partnering with more than 2,800 customers across 50 countries and serving over 20 million students. Ellucian's AI-powered platform, trained on the richest dataset available in higher education, drives efficiency, personalized experiences, and strengthened engagement for all students, faculty and staff.

Fueled by decades of experience with a singular focus on the unique needs of learning institutions, the Ellucian platform features best-in-class SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, from student recruitment, enrollment, and retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement.

Ellucian's innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of partners, and user community of more than 45,000 provide best practices leading to greater institutional success and achieving better student outcomes.

About the Opportunity

At Ellucian, an internship is more than just checking a box — it's about learning by doing. Our award-winning internship program gives interns the opportunity to build real skills through hands-on experience, working alongside their teams on meaningful projects that support colleges and universities and ultimately impact students just like you.

Throughout the program, you'll contribute to meaningful projects, gain exposure to how teams collaborate, and explore your interests as you begin shaping what's next in your career. You'll be supported by your manager, dedicated project guides, and a structured mentorship program, as well as a broader intern community designed to help you learn and grow.

Additionally, you will participate in executive Q&A sessions and "day-in-the-life" conversations with intern alumni & leaders across our organization, offering insights into career paths at Ellucian - many of which began through this very program.

Our full-time internship program will run from May 18, 2026 - August 7, 2026. Apply Now to experience what it's like to live the #ellucianlife.

Job Overview

The External Communications team is looking for a Content & Design Intern who loves storytelling and

isn’t afraid to get creative. If you’re someone who enjoys writing compelling copy and designing eye-

catching visuals, this is your chance to flex both sides of your brain.

Reporting to the Director of Content Production and Design, you’ll work alongside Senior Graphic

Designers, Content Producers, and cross-functional partners across Communications and Marketing. Our

team shapes how Ellucian shows up externally — from thought leadership and press releases to

executive messaging and strategic marketing communications.

You’ll help turn complex ideas into clear, engaging stories, and bring those stories to life visually

Where you will make an impact

Help draft and edit external communications including press releases, thought leadership
pieces, marketing copy, and internal messaging.
Design branded visual assets in Canva (and Adobe tools, if you have experience) for one-pagers,
presentations, reports, and digital content.
Partner with designers and content producers to support campaigns and storytelling initiatives.
Transform complex topics into clear, audience-friendly messaging.
Leverage AI tools to support content development, brainstorming, editing, and design.
Ensure content and design align with Ellucian’s brand voice and visual standards.
Bring fresh ideas to brainstorming sessions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organization on high-visibility communications project

What you will bring

Currently enrolled in a community college or 4-year institution.
A passion for storytelling, communications, marketing, journalism, or design.
Copywriting experience (class projects, internships, campus orgs, freelance work — it all counts!).
Proficiency in Canva.
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) is a plus.
Strong writing skills with attention to clarity and tone.
A creative eye for design and layout.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Openness to feedback and eagerness to grow.
A collaborative, positive attitude and curiosity to learn.

What makes #Ellucianlife