Social Media Intern - College of Arts and Sciences

About the Office: 

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) plays a fundamental role in the university’s status as a world-class, R1 institution and modern land-grant university. The CAS Office of Communications is a team of communication professionals dedicated to elevating the stories, achievements, and impact of more than 10,000 students, faculty, and staff across dozens of departments and programs, as well as thousands of alumni worldwide.

Through strategic messaging, creative content, and meaningful engagement, we position the college as the home for transformative, interdisciplinary pursuits across the arts, humanities, social and natural sciences at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. 

About the VOLinternship Program: 

The VOLintern Program is UTK's on-campus internship program. Each internship will run the duration of one academic semester. Students will be able to gain real work experience without leaving campus! Gain access to real-world experience, enhanced professional development, and industry mentors by applying now! 

About the Internship:

The social media internship in the College of Arts and Sciences Office of Communications creates, curates, and manages content for multiple departmental social media platforms. The position provides hands-on experience in digital communications, brand storytelling, and strategic audience engagement in an academic environment.   The intern will be part of the college communications team and collaborate with department faculty and staff to highlight student achievements, faculty scholarship, academic programs, and department events while maintaining alignment with the college’s messaging and university brand standards. 

Internship Responsibilities: 

• Assist departments with creating social media campaigns that promote academic programs, faculty scholarship, and student success stories.
• Develop and schedule engaging social media content for department platforms (primarily Instagram and LinkedIn). 
• Attend departmental events to capture content for real-time or future posts.
• Track analytics and engagement metrics to evaluate content performance and suggest improvements.
• Collaborate with departmental faculty, staff, and students to identify storytelling opportunities.
• Ensure all content aligns with the university’s visual identity, tone, and accessibility standards."

Qualifications: 

• Currently enrolled undergraduate student at UT
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills
• Familiarity with major social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X)
• Creativity and attention to detail in visual and written content
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

How to Apply: 

• Apply via Handshake by submitting your Resume and Cover Letter
• For preference, please make sure to address how this position with help you gain experience for your career goals and how an on-campus internship with benefit you in your Cover Letter.