Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is hiring: Social Media Intern i
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, Harrisburg, PA, US, 17124
Position Summary:
Harrisburg University is seeking a creative and conscientious student to serve as a Social Media Intern for HU's Marketing & Communications (MarComm) Team. This position offers hands-on experience in digital storytelling, content creation, and community engagement. The intern will assist in developing and implementing social media strategies that showcase the University's students, programs, and events across a variety of platforms.
The Social Media Intern plays a critical role in shaping the university's digital presence, engaging with key audiences, and enhancing the university's reputation and brand recognition across multiple platforms. This is an on-campus role that requires periodic attendance at campus events - including (occasionally) in the evening and on weekends.
Responsibilities:
By the end of this internship, the student will have developed:
To Apply:
Submit a brief cover letter, résumé, and one or two examples of social media or digital marketing content you've created (optional) to [contact name, title, email address].
Harrisburg University is seeking a creative and conscientious student to serve as a Social Media Intern for HU's Marketing & Communications (MarComm) Team. This position offers hands-on experience in digital storytelling, content creation, and community engagement. The intern will assist in developing and implementing social media strategies that showcase the University's students, programs, and events across a variety of platforms.
The Social Media Intern plays a critical role in shaping the university's digital presence, engaging with key audiences, and enhancing the university's reputation and brand recognition across multiple platforms. This is an on-campus role that requires periodic attendance at campus events - including (occasionally) in the evening and on weekends.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with planning, creating, and posting content for official University social media accounts (e.g., LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook).
- May occasionally work with departments within HU to promote and market major events.
- Capture and edit photos and short-form videos from campus events and student activities.
- Position includes opportunities to learn how to operate a Canon mirrorless camera and edit photos using Adobe Lightroom.
- Assist with brainstorming creative campaigns to highlight student achievements, faculty research, and University events.
- Stay up to date with trends in higher-education social media and digital communications.
- Must be a current Harrisburg University student in good academic standing.
- Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have familiarity with major social media platforms and basic content creation tools (e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, etc.).
- Creative mindset and eye for visual storytelling.
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
- Prior experience managing organizational social media accounts is a plus.
- Position includes regular mentoring from the Marcomm team on best practices with media equipment, design techniques, and social media.
By the end of this internship, the student will have developed:
- Practical experience managing professional social media accounts.
- Skills in visual communication, analytics, and campaign planning.
- A digital portfolio of content produced for university audiences.
- Paid position (Federal Work-Study eligible): $15/hour.
- Hours per week: 10 hours.
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate class commitments.
To Apply:
Submit a brief cover letter, résumé, and one or two examples of social media or digital marketing content you've created (optional) to [contact name, title, email address].