Program Intern for FSU English

Company

FSU: English Department

Role

Program Intern

Tasks

Graphic Design, Social Media Management, Video-Editing

Duration

Aug 2025 - Present

FSU: English Department Program Intern

As a Program Intern for the FSU: English Department, my duties include research for publication writing, drafting and creating social media content, and mentoring student interns.

Company Instagram

Graphic Design

Inspiration

When redesigning the FSU: English Department news series graphics, I draw from title, photo, and text layouts from national news sites, such as The New York Times. These elements, along with the FSU color palette, establish the department's social media content as journalism-based.

Process

Working with student interns, I designate each of the five departmental series graphics with FSU colors and page orientations. I then edit the designs for brand consistency after receiving feedback from my supervisor.

Challenges

Per university policy, student interns for the FSU: English Department are not permitted to work directly on the department Instagram. This drawback necessitates timely completion of content to maintain consistent posting schedules.

Collaborators

Jack Clifford: Supervisor

Camila Duarte: High School Intern (Writer and Social Media)

Danielle McLemore: Social Media Intern

Social Media Management

Organization

As an indirect manager for the FSU: English Department Instagram, I emphasize consistency and content variety to my supervisor.

Content

I am developing a new series to advertise the release of student articles. These promotional posts aim to engage student audiences with their peers' work through photos, text variety, and color variety. I am also increasing the frequency of video content to increase audience retention on social media.

Identity

The FSU: English Department is a champion of their students, alumni, faculty, and staff. By organizing consistent content for the department's Instagram, I aim to expand the reach of its associates' work to the FSU community.

Collaborators

Jack Clifford: Supervisor

Video-Editing

Inspiration

I draw from trending Instagram videos to increase the comprehension of informational interviews with FSU: English Department students, faculty, and staff.

Process

After filming interviews conducted by student interns, I section the video into a series of 1-2 minute Instagram Reels that expand upon each other. These serve as promotions for student articles and campus resources, events, and awards.

Challenges

To appropriately follow trending video layouts, I learned how to use CapCut to create engaging content. While exploring this editing software, I advanced my trimming, text overlaying, and sound mixing skills.

Collaborators

Jack Clifford: Supervisor

Camila Duarte: Assistant Videographer and Video-Editor

Key Takeaways

A clear identity results in audience retention

Our audience consistently shows up to read student articles, associate spotlights, and department news. They know exactly who we are and what we do!

Balance branding and trends

A successful graphic reflects FSU branding policies while incorporating trending design layouts.

Content variety increases engagement

Current FSU students are most engaged by video content. While we have a steady alumni and faculty/staff audience, we can appeal to students with Instagram Reels.

Skills

Canva

Used in graphic design

Graphic Design

Promoting department news, student articles, and alumni achievements in social media content

Team Management

Leading student interns in graphic design and video-editing projects

CapCut

Used to edit interviews into 1-2 minute Instagram Reels

Research

Compling current news stories featuring English disciplines and/or alumni into story ideas for student writers

Video-Editing

Polished interviews into effective and engaging videos for a student audience

Design Gallery

Scroll through the gallery to view my designs in this role! Click each image or video to view the associated Instagram post (if applicable).

Department News Post Image of FSU's Reading-Writing Center complemented by FSU colors and news blurb.	English Opprotunities Carousel Post 1 FSU's Celebration of International Education poster.	English Opprotunities Carousel Post 2 Garnet heading with image of English study abroad students.
English Opprotunities Carousel Post 3 Gold heading with image of English study abroad students.	English Opprotunties Carousel Post 4 Garnet heading with image of English study abroad students.	English Opprotunities Carousel Post 5 Gold heading with image of English study abroad students.
English Opprotunities Carousel Post 6 Garnet heading with image of English study abroad students.	Meet the Interns Graphic Circular orange banners with intern information, photo, and fall leaf background.