Social Media Intern

Details

**Open Date** 08/13/2026

**Requisition Number** PRN17359N

**Job Title** UU Student - Other

**Working Title** Social Media Intern

**Career Progression Track** SJ

Track Level

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student

**Temporary?** Yes

**Standard Hours per Week** 15

**Full Time or Part Time?** Part Time

**Shift** Variable

Work Schedule Summary

Flexible if needed. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

**Is this a work study job?** No

**VP Area** Academic Affairs

**Department** 01138 - Design

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $15/Hr

**Close Date** 10/01/2026

**Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** 08/24/2026

Job Summary

The Social media intern is responsible for a broad range of communications designed to cultivate interest from current and prospective students, alumni, and community partners. Under the direction of CA+P Assist. Director of Communications, the intern will manage social media platforms (Instagram and unit-specific program’s website), create campaigns, design local media outreach, cover events, and write digital content for the respective channels within the unit. This role is for the full academic year.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain a weekly content calendar with audiovisual pieces, utilizing ideas and resources from various sources: websites, digital and print media, in-person events, classes, informational materials, and news releases
• Write creative content (e.g., stories and captions), adhering to required branding guidelines and templates
• Monitor social media channels and respond to users in coordination with the CA+P’s Communications
• Take pictures and cover activities on campus
• Create reels for social media channels
• May perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Currently enrolled University of Utah student in the College of Architecture + Planning, Communication, Arts, or a related field.

Preferences

Special Instructions Summary

Please submit a digital portfolio:

Include samples of your design skills and relevant caption writing skills. Instagram links and writing examples are welcomed.

Please submit a cover letter (1 pg max) answering the following questions:

1. How have you utilized social media and what were the outcomes? 2. What skills or experiences do you have that will support you in this role? 3. Taking a look at Multi-Disciplinary Design >> uofudesign <