Social Media Marketing Intern

Social Media Marketing Intern

The Office of Vice President for Research is seeking a creative and trend-savvy Social Media Marketing Intern to manage our social media presence across multiple platforms. This role is ideal for a student passionate about digital storytelling who can transform complex research and innovation topics into engaging social content. You'll develop and execute social media strategies, create compelling content, and build online communities around university technologies, research breakthroughs, and startup success stories. If you understand the power of social media to amplify important work and are excited to stay ahead of digital trends, this position offers valuable hands-on experience in professional social media management.

Responsibilities:

• Manage social media accounts for units of the OVPR across all major platforms (LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook, and emerging channels)
• Create and schedule engaging content including copy, graphics, and short-form videos
• Monitor social media trends, analytics, and best practices to optimize engagement
• Collaborate with writing and graphic design interns on multi-format content campaigns
• Engage with followers, respond to messages, and build online community
• Track performance metrics and provide regular reports with actionable insights
• Capture photo and video content at events and campus locations as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, digital media, journalism, or related
• Experience managing social media accounts (personal, organizational, or professional)
• Strong copywriting skills with ability to adapt voice for different platforms
• Basic skills in graphic design (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and video editing (CapCut, Adobe Premiere)
• Understanding of social media analytics and platform-specific best practices
• Knowledge of current trends and emerging social media platforms
• Organized, creative, and detail-oriented with excellent time management skills
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Genuine passion for social media and digital culture
• Interest in research, innovation, or science communication is a plus