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Student Life Communications (SLC) supports the Division of Student Life, providing creative solutions to maximize initiatives that serve students and the UT community. The Division of Student Life provides opportunities where students exemplify the Volunteer Spirit, inspiring others to learn, lead, and serve.

Overview:

As a member of the SLC student intern team, the social media writing intern I will contribute written and graphic content for use on UT Student Life social media channels. This internship will provide experience in professional editorial content creation, preparing students for future marketing positions, public relations positions, and content management positions.

Position Details

The social media writing intern II will work collaboratively and independently among a team consisting of both students and staff (graduate and professional). This position will allow students to do several types of writing, from website blogs, social stories especially for Facebook and Linkedin, and guest writing for the Division of Student Life’s  Impact Report. Additionally, this position will have the possibility of promotion to the Social Media Writing Intern II after a year of working with Student Life Communications. As the social media writing intern I, this student will:

Research: the social media writing intern will continually find and implement best practices as it relates to social media, especially Facebook and LinkedIn content

Management: the social media intern is tasked with the following:

  • Collaborating with the team to brainstorm content for socials
  • Creating written editorial content, including blogs, stories, and captions for social creations
  • Interviewing students and staff to cover Student Life events

Creative Marketing Services: As part of the team, the student members will use their voices and experiences as students on UT campus to develop creative marketing strategies to connect with students. This will help bridge gaps between professional staff and the student population.

Office Hours: 

  • Students will be scheduled to work within standard business hours; M-F, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Total hours per week is flexible with the student’s availability and desire but will not exceed 20 hours per week.
  • Remote work can be requested on a case-by-case basis

Why You'll Want to Work with Us

Student Life Communications provides internship opportunities for students seeking experience in marketing, graphic design, photography, videography, and social media management. We strive to hire talented team members seeking to grow their portfolios and professional resumes. As a member of this team, your voice and experience help develop creative marketing strategies to connect with students. Your work will be featured within the Division of Student Life and throughout the campus community, and you can expect to learn skills you to help you in your chosen career path, including:

  • Critical thinking and problem solving: Use data analytics to determine effective marketing strategies, analyze anomalies, and make recommendations
  • Oral and written communications: Articulate ideas, provide thoughtful and constructive feedback, and correspond with campus partners
  • Teamwork and collaboration: Build relationships with SLC intern team and collaborate on creative projects
  • Digital technology: utilize software to develop creative assets, manage files, and communicate effectively with the larger SLC team
  • Leadership: collaborate with the talents and strengths of team members to coordinate and execute marketing efforts
  • Professionalism and work ethic: practice good work habits including punctuality, communicating effectively with peers and supervisor, demonstrating personal accountability and integrity, working independently, and managing multiple projects
  • Career management: seek out and identify opportunities to strengthen resume and portfolio

Qualifications that will help you succeed

The skills and qualifications below will aid in your success but are not required.

  • Prior editorial experience
  • Prior experience leading interviews
  • Photography experience
  • Prior experience representing an organization on social media
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to follow direction
  • Organization and time management skills
  • Ability to represent the University of Tennessee effectively and positively
  • Exhibit leadership, initiative, dependability, discipline, and self-confidence

Internship Requirements

Depending on the needs of your major/minor or program, practicum or capstone credit may be supplemented by this position. If you are seeking to utilize this, please reach out to your advisor and our team to discuss further development.

Students must be currently enrolled and full-time; must maintain a minimum 2.5 institutional GPA and maintain good conduct and academic standing; must pass a background check.

To Apply

Submit a resume and 1-3 examples of any relevant work products.