Social Media Intern

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You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.Closing Date:06/26/2026Type of Position:Staff - ClericalWorkstudy Position:NoJob Type:Temporary (Fixed Term)Work Shift:Sponsorship Available:NoInstitution Name: University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Appli­cants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.Department:Provost's Office Communication StaffDepartment's Website:Summary of Job Duties:The University of Arkansas Executive Communications team supports the Office of the Chancellor and the Office of the Provost. This position will be a part of the Executive Communications team and work closely with the social media team, which is a part of a larger Integrated Communications Team. The Executive Communications and the Integrated Communications Team are a part of University Relations. The Social Media Intern for the Office of the Provost will help advance the university’s overall public relations strategy to always position the U of A in the best light possible. As storytelling continues to expand across academics, research, student life, leadership initiatives and major events, the volume of content opportunities on social media platforms continues to grow. This position, in particular, will manage posts for the Provost on his personal social media channels. Position Description: The Social Media Intern for the Office of the Provost will report to the Assistant Director of Executive Communications and work closely with the Social Media Manager in University Relations. This role assists in brainstorming and ideating social media content for a weekly editorial calendar and manages posts on the U of A Provost’s social media channels, including LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram. They will attend events with the Provost to get pictures for posts, repost and share articles that feature university leadership, staff, faculty, students and alumni, and create additional organic content for the Provost’s social media accounts. Content should help build brand awareness and generate engagement with campus and business leaders in the community while also enhancing the university’s reputation across the state and nation. Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential function of this job, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Duties and Responsibilities: Attend weekly or biweekly content planning meetings Create and manage a weekly content calendar and submit content for approval Capture photo and short-form vertical video content at campus events, lectures and university initiatives using a phone or camera Provide event coverage that can be quickly turned into sometimes same day social media posts Brainstorm content ideas aligned with university priorities and trends Assist with caption drafting for Instagram, Facebook, X and LinkedIn Support design of graphics and carousel posts Contribute to content calendar brainstorming and planningQualifications:Minimum Qualifications: Be a current University of Arkansas student pursuing a degree in advertising, public relations, journalism, communications, marketing, English or a related field Basic understanding of social media marketing principles and strategies Familiarity with content planning software such as SproutSocial (or any equivalent) or Meta Business Suite Ex