That’s right: We’re looking for a new student intern to join our team. If you’re collaborative, creative, accountable, venturous and full of grit, please continue reading 👇 If you don’t particularly enjoy fun, laughter, cool people, social media, or cameras, do not proceed.
What’s the Social and Digital Media Team?
CSU’s Division of Marketing and Communications provides central marketing, news and media relations, community outreach, design, photography, social media, and video services for the University. CSU’s award-winning Social and Digital Media team within the Division of Marketing and Communications is looking for a dynamic student to serve as the team’s intern.
The CSU Social and Digital Media intern will gain an overarching understanding of the Division’s initiatives by telling the University’s branded stories through a variety of social and digital communications channels.
The CSU Social and Digital Media team is looking for a student intern to join our team for the Fall 2023 semester.
Cool. So…what does the intern actually do?
The #CSUSocial student co-creator can expect to:
- Attend weekly social media meetings
- Assist in the daily creation of social media content, including (but not limited to):
- Creating photos, graphics, and short videos optimized for various social media platforms
- Performance monitoring through analytics
- Attend events to create content for various channels (and sometimes working outside of normal business hours)
- Ensure that the University image and brand is communicated consistently and appropriately on social and digital channels
- Contribute to the team’s blog, Social
- Be up to date with the latest trends and strategies in social media
- Assist videographers with video shoots
- Serve as backup photographer when needed
- Assist with analytics collection
- Other duties as assigned
Experience?
Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student for the duration of the internship. Candidates with demonstrated skills in social media, photography and/or videography preferred.
Student co-creators must also demonstrate all the characteristics of a great CSU community member, including:
- Ram Pride
- Demonstrated writing experience, especially knowledge of AP Style, is strongly preferred
- Ability to meet deadlines and honor required time commitments
- Creative spirit and ability to have fun in a professional environment
- Maturity and ability to problem-solve
- Strong knowledge of various social media platforms
- Graphic design, photography, and videography experience a plus
- Experience creating content for branded social media accounts is preferred
- Passion for the Colorado State community and a willingness to foster the growth of that community through use of social media platforms
- Willingness to perform as part of a team while possessing a strong work ethic and commitment to accuracy, collaboration and high-quality results
- Ability to work with minimal direction and produce quality results in an efficient manner
- Commitment to uphold the university’s Principles of Community
- Willingness to attend events at CSU and work outside of normal business hours
I’m curious, how much 💰 can I make?
This internship is for the Fall 2023 semester with the possibility of extending to the Spring 2024 semester.
Hours: 10 hours each week; flexible schedule
Pay: $16/hour
You’ve got my attention. How do I apply?
Application materials:
- Current resume listing relevant social and digital media experience
- Cover letter
- Portfolio showing photo and/or video experience (via website, PDF, links, etc.)
Please send all your application materials to Ashley Schroeder at socialmedia@colostate.edu by September 15, 2023.
Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history.
Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all federal and state laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.