Student - Social Media Intern - Institutional Advancement Marketing & Communications

Student - Social Media Intern - Institutional Advancement Marketing & Communications

Salary

$18.00 Hourly

Location

Main Campus - Orem

Job Type

Student

Job Number

FY2706803

Division

VP Inst Advancement & Marketing

Department

IA Strategic Engagement

Opening Date

11/09/2026

Closing Date

11/16/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Max Number of Applicants

65

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Student Class Schedule

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Announcement

Join the Institutional Advancement Marketing & Communications team and help share the stories that inspire the UVU community. As the Social Media Intern, youll create engaging content highlighting student success, alumni achievements, philanthropy, and campus impact.

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in social media, digital storytelling, photography, videography, and event coverage while working alongside marketing professionals. Ideal candidates are creative, organized, self-motivated, and passionate about creating authentic content that connects with audiences.

Hours: 20-28 hours per week

Summary of Responsibilities

• Content Creation & Social Media:

• Capture photo and video content for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and other digital platforms.

• Write engaging captions and assist with scheduling and publishing social media content.

• Research emerging social media trends and recommend creative content ideas.

• Assist in developing content that aligns with university and campaign goals.

• Student & Alumni Storytelling:

• Interview students, alumni, faculty, donors, and campus partners.

• Write student and alumni stories for social media and future marketing campaigns.

• Organize and tag story assets for future use.

• Event Coverage:

• Attend Advancement, alumni, donor, and campus events to capture photography, video, interviews, and behind-the-scenes content.

• Gather high-quality B-roll for future marketing campaigns.

• Assist in creating event recap content for social media.

• Content Production & Asset Management:

• Develop shot lists for upcoming photo and video projects.

• Tag and organize B-roll, photography, and digital assets.

• Coordinate props and filming materials.

• Maintain organized media libraries for future use.

• Student Ambassador & Model Coordination:

• Research potential student ambassadors and featured storytellers.

• Coordinate student participants for photo and video shoots.

• Assist with scheduling and communication for filming opportunities.

• Project & Administrative Support:

• Maintain project management systems and content databases related to student, donor, and alumni stories.

• Assist with organizing marketing projects, digital assets, and team resources.

• Prepare thank-you gifts and materials for students, alumni, donors, and other project participants.

• Organize and maintain promotional materials, marketing inventory, and shared team spaces.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Current Utah Valley University student in good academic standing.
• Strong interest in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, photography, videography, digital media, or a related field.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Comfortable using social media professionally.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with university and donor information.
• Must provide current class schedule during the application process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating social media content for an organization, business, or student group.
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, or similar editing software.
• Photography and/or videography experience.
• Experience interviewing individuals or writing feature stories.
• Familiarity with project management software such as ClickUp, Asana, or Trello.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Familiarity with major social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Understanding of current social media trends and digital storytelling.
• Basic photography and videography principles.
• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, or similar creative software (preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative storytelling and content development.
• Photography and mobile videography.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Time management and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Create engaging content for multiple audiences and platforms.
• Learn new software and workflows quickly.
• Work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Maintain professionalism when working with students, alumni, donors, and campus partners.
• Adapt to changing priorities and event schedules

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Student positions are ineligible from the university's full-time employee benefits package and part-time offerings.

For more information on services offered to students, visit https://www.uvu.edu/studentlife/.

01

Are you a current UVU student?

• Yes
• No

02

Please enter your UVID.

03

Do you have a strong interest in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, photography, videography, digital media, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have excellent written communication skills?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you comfortable using social media professionally?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have the ability to maintain confidentiality when working with university and donor information?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience creating social media content for an organization, business, or student group?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, or similar editing software?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have photography and/or videography experience?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have experience interviewing individuals or writing feature stories?

• Yes
• No

11

Are you familliar with project management software such as ClickUp, Asana, or Trello?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Utah Valley University

Address 800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah, 84058

Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627

Website http://www.uvu.edu