Below you will find a curated list of internship and job opportunities from our CI Career Coordinator Brooke Nowicki that she thinks may be a good fit for CI students and graduates.
Note: Not all internships listed below are approved for 399 credit. Please find your departmental contact here and connect with them for internships that qualify for credit in your degree program.
Internship Opportunities
Pay: $12 an hour up to 15 hours per week from the end of August until early December (in addition to class credit)
Description: Kentucky Blood Center is seeking an ambitious, creative and energetic intern to fulfill a short-term role providing educational opportunities and real-world work experience to a college with an applicable major. KBC is the largest FDA-licensed, nonprofit blood bank in Kentucky, and is headquartered in Lexington. This position will assist the KBC communications and marketing team with general publicity and marketing materials through the development of video, social media and marketing content. The KBC Communications and Marketing Intern will play a key role in visually illustrating KBC and its mission to provide lifesaving blood products to 70-plus hospitals in the Commonwealth. The internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in storytelling, daily assignments for a portfolio, professional guidance and mentorship.
Core tasks: Working closely with the Director of Media and Branding and the Social Media and Digital Coordinator, the Communications and Marketing Intern will be responsible for creating compelling visual content. The selected individual will be tasked with shooting, editing and producing videos for the KBC’s digital platforms; creating short videos for social media platforms; assisting the marketing and communications team with developing storytelling strategies; interviewing donors and recipients; and supporting the Marketing Specialist with the production of printed marketing materials.
Qualifications/skills: A background in video production and social media content creation are strongly preferred. Applicants should have experience in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, specifically Premiere Pro. Additional experience in Photoshop and After Effects are ideal but not mandatory. Working knowledge of social media best practices and platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat) are preferred. An ideal candidate will exhibit good time management skills, a strong initiative, resourcefulness and creativity.
Additional Requirements:
- Must be currently enrolled in a college or university program; marketing, communications, and journalism majors preferred.
- Minimum of 18 years of age
- Valid driver’s license with good driving record and reliable transportation; must travel to locations and events within KBC’s service area.
- Ability to work flexible schedule of up to 15 hours weekly for duration of internship.
- Satisfactory completion of pre-employment screening (background, criminal history check and drug test)
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
About Feather & Blade:
Founded in 2016 by Holly Meredith, Feather & Blade is a premier restorative boutique and cosmetic tattoo studio with locations in Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky. We specialize in providing natural-looking enhancements that empower our clients to feel confident and look their best every day. Our expertise includes our signature "Bespoke Brows," lip blushing, freckles, and beauty mark treatments performed with precision and artistry.
Our team of skilled artists is dedicated to delivering stunning, long-lasting results tailored to each client's unique needs and aesthetic goals. We pride ourselves on our meticulous attention to detail and our commitment to using the highest quality pigments and the best techniques in the industry.
At Feather & Blade, client safety and comfort come first. We maintain the highest standards of hygiene and sanitation, ensuring a safe and comfortable experience for everyone who visits our studios. Our mission is to help clients simplify their beauty routines and achieve a look that enhances their natural beauty.
@featherandblade
Internship Details:
Duration:
Fall 2025 Semester (August 25, 2025 - December 19, 2025)
15 hours/week
Interns may choose their work hours during regular business hours but will need to attend weekly scheduled Google Meets with the Marketing Manager as well as in-studio meetings on Tuesdays or Thursdays necessary for filming.
Modality:
This internship is primarily remote with a weekly meetings in the Lexington studio as necessary. Interns will communicate with the Marketing Manager via email, weekly Zooms, and Asana.
Compensation:
This internship is unpaid.
ISC 399 Course Credit (if applicable):
This internship is pre-approved for ISC 399 credit by the University of Kentucky College of Communication and Information's Department of Integrated Strategic Communication. ISC 399 applications will be accepted for Fall 2025 internships until August 18, 2025. August 25, 2025 is the last day for the Handshake contract to be approved. If you are interested in pursuing this internship for ISC 399, you will need to have an internship offer from Feather & Blade before submitting a Handshake internship application with UK.
Please note: Feather & Blade is not responsible for these deadlines or assignments. Please check the accuracy of this information as it may be out of date.
Internship Responsibilities:
Social Media (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest):
•Outline detailed monthly content calendars for each platform
•Write and illustrate TikTok and Instagram Reel storyboards based on current trends
•Film and edit content as needed
•Schedule social media publishing times
•Create graphics and social media "stories" that follow the brand guidelines
•Fall interns will help with our annual “12 Days in December” social media partnership giveaway
Google Ads:
•Monitor the brand's Google Analytics, Google Ads, and website for necessary changes and improvements
•Use knowledge to determine a search engine optimization (SEO) strategy
Website Blog:
•Create written pieces relevant to the cosmetic tattoo industry for website blog
Final Strategic Marketing Plan:
• Research, develop, and present a final strategy-based marketing plan
Internship Qualifications & Requirements
- Current undergraduate student or recent graduate studying Integrated Strategic Communication, Marketing, or a related field
- Must be able to commute to the Lexington or Louisville studios as needed for filming content
- Familiarity with Google Drive (specifically Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Meet)
- Familiarity with Canva
- Reliable access to Asana, Acuity, Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Meet, Canva, and social media platforms
- Academic and/or professional experience in social media marketing
- Basic understanding of cosmetic tattoo services
ISC 399 Qualifications & Requirements (if applicable)
- Completion of at least 18 credits of 300+ level ISC coursework
- Handshake internship application submitted before August 18, 2025
- Handshake contract approved before August 25, 2025
- Completion of ISC 399 Canvas assignments throughout the semester
Please note: Feather & Blade is not responsible for these deadlines or assignments. Please check the accuracy of this information as it may be out of date.
Learning Outcomes
- Effectively research industry trends and film, edit, and publish social media content
- Develop a final marketing plan with strategies for Feather & Blade to implement
- Analyze and identify various strengths and weaknesses within the website and social media platforms with suggestions for improvement
- Produce high-quality graphics and written content for website and social media pages
Flexible on hours and paid based on experience/abilities
Responsible for assisting our full-time technicians and
network engineers with the computer and network needs
of our clients
The day-to-day tasks are very diverse and occasionally
involve working on-site with clients
859-355-1551
sdoyle@boxlake.com
400 Shoppers Drive
Winchester, KY 40391
boxlake.com
Box Lake
Networks
The ideal candidate for the IT Technician Intern position will be working
towards a computer/technology-related degree and have knowledge of
current computing practices, standards, and equipment.
Interns will have a flexible schedule and competitive hourly pay with
room for advancement and full-time employment opportunities.
Interested candidates should submit resumes to sdoyle@boxlake.com.
Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. The position will be
filled in our Winchester, KY office.