Syracuse University 2027 Weiss Center Ambassador

About the Role

Each year, two Syracuse University students are selected to serve as Weiss Center Brand Ambassadors. The program offers a multifaceted experience that allows students to represent the Center on campus, contribute to its programming, and work alongside Real Chemistry experts and clients through a summer internship and other hands-on opportunities. Along the way, Ambassadors build the professional skills, experience and relationships needed to succeed in an evolving communications industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Summer Internship: Complete a full-time, paid, 10-week summer internship with Real Chemistry
• Promote Center programming: Work alongside Real Chemistry staff to drive awareness and provide on-the-ground support for the Center's fall and spring programming, including the Jim Weiss Lecture Series, expert-led workshops, class visits and other hands-on learning experiences.
• Manage social and digital content: Manage Weiss Center social channels and collaborate with peers to develop blog posts and multimedia content.
• Build professional connections: Attend exclusive networking opportunities with Real Chemistry executives, staff and clients, as well as Syracuse faculty.
• Support a potential NYC benchmark trip: Help plan and attend a visit to the Real Chemistry office and other firms, pending schedule.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking students who are enthusiastic about communications, curious about emerging industry trends and eager to help their peers connect with professional learning opportunities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to adapt messages for student audiences.
• Interest in social media, digital storytelling, AI & technology, analytics and/or the evolving communications industry.
• Creativity, initiative and a collaborative approach to projects.
• Organization and time-management skills, including the ability to follow through on agreed responsibilities.
• Comfort engaging with peers and helping foster an inclusive campus community.
• Other on-campus involvement is a plus
• Willingness to learn, receive feedback and contribute new ideas.

Eligibility for the 2027 cohort

• Qualified Syracuse University sophomores and juniors who will be on campus for the Spring and Fall 2027 semesters.
• Minimum GPA: 3.0.
• Selection as an Ambassador is contingent on being qualified for the summer 2027 internship program with Real Chemistry.
• Particular interest in students with a background or interest in public relations, communications, advertising, marketing and/or information studies.

2027 Ambassador Program Details

• Term: Proposed Spring and Fall 2027 on-campus service, plus a full-time, paid, 10-week summer internship. Note: Specific dates of summer 2027 internship program TBD (tentatively June-August 2027)
• Time commitment: Full-time during the 10-week summer internship (40 hours/week). Anticipate dedicating approximately 2-5 hours per week during the spring and fall 2027 semesters to the Weiss Center Brand Ambassador Program
• Location: On-campus availability for the Spring and Fall 2027 semesters, with potential program travel for one to two all-expenses paid events, pending schedule.
• Compensation: The summer internship is paid ($20/hour); any potential travel (Austin, TX and/or NYC) are all-expenses-paid. The Brand Ambassador Program is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity.

Additional information

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Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vison plans, and support in saving for the future. Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning.

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Some positions offer hybrid or remote flexibility, while others require regular in-office presence. For example, certain teams and regions, including some of our UK operations, have office-based requirements. Your recruiter will discuss the specific expectations for the role you're pursuing during the interview process and keep you informed throughout the hiring journey.

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