Social Media Intern Job at College of Lake County in Columbus

Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?
The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year.

Some benefits will not be available for Part-Time or Part Time Staff Under 20 Hours (ex: health insurance).

We value candidates who bring language skills that help us better serve and connect with our diverse community. Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency is preferred but not required.

Position Title
Social Media and Video Marketing - Student Internship

Job Summary
The Social Media and Video Marketing Intern supports the College of Lake County's digital storytelling efforts through the creation of engaging social media and YouTube content. This position is ideal for a creative student who enjoys video production, photography, social media trends and visual storytelling.

Job Description
The intern will collaborate with the public relations and marketing department to develop content that highlights student experiences, academic programs, campus events and the impact of CLC throughout Lake County. This hands-on opportunity provides real-world experience in content creation, video production, social media marketing and brand storytelling.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

Research social media trends, platform updates and emerging content formats

Capture and edit video and photo content for social media and YouTube

Assist with the planning, filming and production of YouTube videos

Create short-form video content for Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and other platforms

Write social media copy, video titles, descriptions and captions

Support content calendars and campaign planning

Conduct interviews with students, faculty and staff for video projects

Monitor content performance and provide insights on engagement and audience growth

Assist with live event coverage through photography and videography

Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to develop creative content concepts and storytelling strategies

Maintain brand standards across digital content

Required Qualifications

Must be an established student with completion of at least 9 credits at CLC and a GPA of 2.25 and currently enrolled for Fall 2026

Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Experience creating content for social media platforms

Basic photography and videography skills

Experience with post-production video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Express, Canva or similar platforms

Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications

Ability to work independently and collaboratively while meeting deadlines

Desired Qualifications

Enrollment in or completion of coursework related to Social Media, Digital Media and Design, Marketing, Communications, Journalism or a related field

Experience creating content for YouTube, Instagram Reels, Facebook Stories

Knowledge of YouTube Studio, social media analytics or content performance metrics

Graphic design experience using Adobe Creative Cloud or Canva

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Portfolio of video, photography or social media work

Full-Time/Part-Time
Part time

Total Hours Per Week
10

Position Type
Student

Job Family
Student Worker

Posting Date
07/07/2026

Expected Start Date
08/31/2026

Compensation Grade
Student Worker

Location:
Grayslake Campus

Department
JM - Marketing & Communications Sub Department

EEO Statement
College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, parental status, pregnancy or any other status protected by law.

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