About the role
Details
**Open Date** 06/30/2026
**Requisition Number** PRN17170N
**Job Title** OCHE Intern
**Working Title** Content Creator - Storyteller Intern
**Career Progression Track** UGR
Track Level
**FLSA Code** Nonexempt
**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No
**Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student
**Temporary?** Yes
**Standard Hours per Week** 19
**Full Time or Part Time?** Part Time
**Shift** Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm. Flexible to meet no more than 19 hours per week.
**Is this a work study job?** No
**VP Area** President
**Department** 02488 - Nucleus Institute
**Location** Other
**City** Lehi, UT
**Type of Recruitment** External Posting
**Pay Rate Range** $15 per hour
**Close Date** 09/30/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
About the Role
Utah is one of the fastest-growing innovation economies in the country, and most of what’s happening here never gets told. We’re looking for a content creator who can get out into the field, find the stories, and tell them in a way that actually lands on social media.
This isn’t a desk job. You’ll be at events, talking to founders, researchers, and policymakers, and turning what you find into content that builds Utah’s reputation as a place where things get built.
You’ll work directly with the Nucleus Institute CEO , who also serves as Commissioner of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development ( GOED ). This gives you a direct line into the state’s top innovation initiatives and priorities, and a front-row seat to how they unfold.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
- Attend events across the state (launches, summits, demo days, university research showcases, policy briefings) and create real-time content
- Identify emerging companies, research breakthroughs, and policy developments worth covering
- Produce short-form video, photo, and written content for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and X
- Help shape an ongoing content calendar and pitch story ideas
- Work in collaboration with the Startup State initiative and the Utah Elevated/Convergence initiative at GOED
- Track engagement and adjust content strategy based on what’s working
What You Bring
- A strong social media portfolio with a track record of driving real engagement (not just posting)
- Comfort shooting and editing short-form video on a phone
- Curiosity about Utah’s tech, research, and policy landscape
- Ability to work independently, show up to events, and turn raw moments into compelling content fast
- Strong writing skills and a good eye for what makes a story worth sharing
Logistics
- Flexible hours based on your availability and event schedule, up to 20 hours/week
- Some evening and occasional weekend availability needed for events
- Reliable transportation to attend events around the state
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications
- High School Diploma, or equivalency
- Currently enrolled in a Utah institution of higher education.
- Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to analyze complex information and present it clearly and concisely.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with research databases and tools.
Preferences
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
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