Please note that the below opportunities are only accessible by current Mercer University students and alumni, so if you do not meet either of those qualifications, you must apply to these roles elsewhere. We do not approve Handshake access to non-Mercer students or alumni.
Handshake Opportunities for Mercer Students & Alumni
Journalism Fellowship
The American Journalism Institute at the Daily Caller News Foundation is the premier journalism fellowship in Washington, DC. It is a two-year, paid fellowship that includes an educational component and the opportunity to start reporting almost immediately. We are located minutes from the White House and our graduates are employed throughout newsrooms and policy organizations all over town. We currently have 5 openings for ambitious, talented writers. Apply to Kendel@dcnf.org
ThinkLab Graduate Fellowship
Midstory’s ThinkLab Graduate Fellowship is an advanced program for recent college graduates and current graduate students interested in shaping the post-industrial story. Our fellows engage in multimedia, interdisciplinary storytelling about demography, the environment, culture, arts, education and more. They also participate and take leadership roles in research projects on topics ranging from water safety to local journalism. In addition to finding and sharing hidden stories of the Midwest, fellows who are with us during the summertime also have the opportunity …
Content Fellow
POSITION SUMMARY The Content Fellow will have opportunities to work on a range of communications projects that engage and inform alumni, prospective students, and on-campus audiences. The Fellow may create written material for outlets such as the College website, The Grinnell Magazine, and the other communications platforms; and may also create visual and social media content and other digital communications. The Fellow will play a role in the development of the weekly Campus Memo that serves as a communications resource …
Photo Editing Expert
Overview Handshake is recruiting Photo Editing Experts to contribute to an AI research project. In this program, you’ll apply your expertise to help improve how AI understands real-world professional tasks and language. The Handshake AI program runs year-round, with project opportunities opening periodically across different areas of expertise. Details The position is remote and asynchronous – work independently from wherever you are. Flexible hours and the ability to work remotely, with no minimum commitment to hours. Project work includes and …
Fundraising Professionals
Overview Handshake is recruiting Fundraising Professionals to contribute to an AI research project. In this program, you’ll apply your expertise to help improve how AI understands real-world professional tasks and language. The Handshake AI program runs year-round, with project opportunities opening periodically across different areas of expertise. Details The position is remote and asynchronous – work independently from wherever you are. Flexible hours and the ability to work remotely, with no minimum commitment to hours. Project work includes and is …
Audio Engineers
Overview Handshake is recruiting professionals with experience in technical tools such as Audacity, Ardour, Linux Multi-Media Studio and more to contribute to an AI research project. In this program, you’ll apply your expertise to help improve how AI understands real-world professional tasks within your domain. The Handshake AI program runs year-round, with project opportunities opening periodically across different areas of expertise. Details The position is remote and asynchronous – work independently from wherever you are. Flexible hours and the ability …
Video Editors
Handshake is recruiting professionals with experience in technical tools such as OpenShot, Shotcut and more to contribute to an AI research project. In this program, you’ll apply your expertise to help improve how AI understands real-world professional tasks within your domain. The Handshake AI program runs year-round, with project opportunities opening periodically across different areas of expertise. Details: The position is remote and asynchronous – work independently from wherever you are. Flexible hours and the ability to work remotely, with …