Social Media Student/Intern

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number G / R27091P

Working Title Social Media Student / Intern

Department CAES-Comm & Marketing

About the University of Georgia

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The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education.

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UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students.

Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College / Unit / Department

College / Unit / Department website

Employment Type Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date 10 / 01 / 2024

Posting Date 08 / 21 / 2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

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Duties / Responsibilities

Duties / Responsibilities

The social media intern primarily supports the digital marketing and brand strategy team with the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Office of Marketing and Communications.

They will have the opportunity to build a strong, diverse design portfolio featuring social media captions, social media graphics, social media videos, and campaigns that will support the marketing and outreach efforts of one of the largest colleges within the University of Georgia.

Percentage of time 100

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Student Assistant

FLSA Non-Exempt

UGA Job Code

FTE .50

Minimum Qualifications

Position Summary

The Office of Marketing and Communications, a support unit for the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, will hire a candidate with a demonstrated knowledge of marketing basics and writing skills.

This position will focus primarily on social media, event marketing, and strategic communications. This is perfect for someone who wants

to learn more about integrated communications and content marketing for various Georgia-focused audiences. Work 15 hours per week during business hours.

Work hours are flexible and will be structured around class schedules and related deadlines.

Relevant / Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position

• Demonstrated skill in developing and scheduling engaging and relevant social media copy for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn, utilizing existing content and news.
• Assist in pulling social media analytics and creating performance reports.
• Comfortable writing alt text and descriptive captions for social media content, or willing to learn.
• Comfortable identifying upcoming and current trends to help keep content fresh and up to date.
• Brainstorm and execute social media campaigns.
• Take initiative on a project and follow it through, start to finish.
• Excellent writing skills and grammar. Familiarity with AP Style is a plus.
• Comfortable with creating content for a wide variety of social media platforms.
• Comfortable filming short videos for Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and / or TikTok.
• Developing graphics in Canva and / or Adobe Illustrator / InDesign a plus.
• Available up to 15 hours / week in an office setting at the Hoke Smith Building on campus.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and / or Competencies

Physical Demands

Sit at a computer workstation for long periods of time. Driving.

Is this a Position of Trust? No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Is driving a requirement of this position? Yes

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No

Background Investigation Policy

• Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia;
• confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for;

and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.

Please visit the UGA Background Check website .

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Jill Morris

Recruitment Contact Email [email protected]

Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents Required Documents

• Resume / CV
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents