Media Communications Specialist Internships
Media communications specialist internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience in content creation, media strategy, and audience engagement, mentorship from working media communications specialists, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Mary Kay, Travelers, and State of Utah among the employers posting roles now.
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Position Announcement
Join the Institutional Advancement Marketing & Communications team and help share the stories that inspire the UVU community. As the Social Media Intern, you'll create engaging content highlighting student success, alumni achievements, philanthropy, and campus impact.
This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in social media, digital storytelling, photography, videography, and event coverage while working alongside marketing professionals. Ideal candidates are creative, organized, self-motivated, and passionate about creating authentic content that connects with audiences.
Hours: 20-28 hours per week
Summary of Responsibilities
- Content Creation & Social Media:
- Capture photo and video content for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and other digital platforms.
- Write engaging captions and assist with scheduling and publishing social media content.
- Research emerging social media trends and recommend creative content ideas.
- Assist in developing content that aligns with university and campaign goals.
- Student & Alumni Storytelling:
- Interview students, alumni, faculty, donors, and campus partners.
- Write student and alumni stories for social media and future marketing campaigns.
- Organize and tag story assets for future use.
- Event Coverage:
- Attend Advancement, alumni, donor, and campus events to capture photography, video, interviews, and behind-the-scenes content.
- Gather high-quality B-roll for future marketing campaigns.
- Assist in creating event recap content for social media.
- Content Production & Asset Management:
- Develop shot lists for upcoming photo and video projects.
- Tag and organize B-roll, photography, and digital assets.
- Coordinate props and filming materials.
- Maintain organized media libraries for future use.
- Student Ambassador & Model Coordination:
- Research potential student ambassadors and featured storytellers.
- Coordinate student participants for photo and video shoots.
- Assist with scheduling and communication for filming opportunities.
- Project & Administrative Support:
- Maintain project management systems and content databases related to student, donor, and alumni stories.
- Assist with organizing marketing projects, digital assets, and team resources.
- Prepare thank-you gifts and materials for students, alumni, donors, and other project participants.
- Organize and maintain promotional materials, marketing inventory, and shared team spaces.
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
- Current Utah Valley University student in good academic standing.
- Strong interest in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, photography, videography, digital media, or a related field.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Comfortable using social media professionally.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with university and donor information.
- Must provide current class schedule during the application process.
- Experience creating social media content for an organization, business, or student group.
- Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, or similar editing software.
- Photography and/or videography experience.
- Experience interviewing individuals or writing feature stories.
- Familiarity with project management software such as ClickUp, Asana, or Trello.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Familiarity with major social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube.
- Understanding of current social media trends and digital storytelling.
- Basic photography and videography principles.
- Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, or similar creative software (preferred).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Creative storytelling and content development.
- Photography and mobile videography.
- Organization and attention to detail.
- Time management and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- Create engaging content for multiple audiences and platforms.
- Learn new software and workflows quickly.
- Work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Maintain professionalism when working with students, alumni, donors, and campus partners.
- Adapt to changing priorities and event schedules
EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Position Announcement
Join the Institutional Advancement Marketing & Communications team and help share the stories that inspire the UVU community. As the Social Media Intern, you'll create engaging content highlighting student success, alumni achievements, philanthropy, and campus impact.
This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in social media, digital storytelling, photography, videography, and event coverage while working alongside marketing professionals. Ideal candidates are creative, organized, self-motivated, and passionate about creating authentic content that connects with audiences.
Hours: 20-28 hours per week
Summary of Responsibilities
- Content Creation & Social Media:
- Capture photo and video content for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and other digital platforms.
- Write engaging captions and assist with scheduling and publishing social media content.
- Research emerging social media trends and recommend creative content ideas.
- Assist in developing content that aligns with university and campaign goals.
- Student & Alumni Storytelling:
- Interview students, alumni, faculty, donors, and campus partners.
- Write student and alumni stories for social media and future marketing campaigns.
- Organize and tag story assets for future use.
- Event Coverage:
- Attend Advancement, alumni, donor, and campus events to capture photography, video, interviews, and behind-the-scenes content.
- Gather high-quality B-roll for future marketing campaigns.
- Assist in creating event recap content for social media.
- Content Production & Asset Management:
- Develop shot lists for upcoming photo and video projects.
- Tag and organize B-roll, photography, and digital assets.
- Coordinate props and filming materials.
- Maintain organized media libraries for future use.
- Student Ambassador & Model Coordination:
- Research potential student ambassadors and featured storytellers.
- Coordinate student participants for photo and video shoots.
- Assist with scheduling and communication for filming opportunities.
- Project & Administrative Support:
- Maintain project management systems and content databases related to student, donor, and alumni stories.
- Assist with organizing marketing projects, digital assets, and team resources.
- Prepare thank-you gifts and materials for students, alumni, donors, and other project participants.
- Organize and maintain promotional materials, marketing inventory, and shared team spaces.
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
- Current Utah Valley University student in good academic standing.
- Strong interest in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, photography, videography, digital media, or a related field.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Comfortable using social media professionally.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with university and donor information.
- Must provide current class schedule during the application process.
- Experience creating social media content for an organization, business, or student group.
- Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, or similar editing software.
- Photography and/or videography experience.
- Experience interviewing individuals or writing feature stories.
- Familiarity with project management software such as ClickUp, Asana, or Trello.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Familiarity with major social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube.
- Understanding of current social media trends and digital storytelling.
- Basic photography and videography principles.
- Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, or similar creative software (preferred).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Creative storytelling and content development.
- Photography and mobile videography.
- Organization and attention to detail.
- Time management and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- Create engaging content for multiple audiences and platforms.
- Learn new software and workflows quickly.
- Work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Maintain professionalism when working with students, alumni, donors, and campus partners.
- Adapt to changing priorities and event schedules
EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Media Communications Specialist Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Tips for Your Media Communications Specialist Internship Search
Apply months before the start date
Large employers, media companies, and PR agencies often close their summer cohorts in the fall, well before most students start their search. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so roles appear year-round. Check listings regularly and apply as soon as a role opens rather than waiting for a single application season.
Build a portfolio before you need one
Hiring teams for media communications specialist internships assess candidates on published articles, produced content, social media campaigns, press releases, or case studies, not on years of experience. Document two or three complete projects with the tools you used and make the work accessible via a personal site or shared folder so recruiters can review it immediately.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Professors and career center staff frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach.
Practice the actual media communications specialist interview format
Media communications specialist intern screens often include a writing exercise, a mock pitch, or a campaign brief review. Practice out loud, explaining your editorial or strategic reasoning as you work through it, since interviewers weigh how you think as much as the final answer. Recording yourself and reviewing it once is a fast way to catch gaps before the real screen.
Target structured communications internship programs early
Larger media companies, public relations firms, and corporate communications departments often run cohort or rotational programs built to train people new to the field. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and offer structured mentorship you won't find in ad hoc internships. Identify the ones that fit your goals and apply in the first round of applications.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 33% of the media communications specialist internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you search, then filter by location and work type so you're not sorting through roles that don't fit your situation. Filtering first saves time and keeps your applications focused on positions you can actually accept.
Media Communications Specialist Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a media communications specialist internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For media communications specialist candidates, that means a portfolio of published articles, produced content, campaign case studies, or social media work that gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a media communications specialist internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For media communications specialist interns, what actually drives it is consistent performance on real work, available headcount on the team, and understanding when return-offer decisions are made so you can ask the right questions early. Position for a return offer by delivering on your projects, but keep applying to other roles in parallel rather than counting on it.
When should I apply for media communications specialist internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often wrapping up their cohorts before winter break. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, which means openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and applying as soon as a role goes live gives you the best chance before cohorts fill.
Are media communications specialist internships paid?
Most professional media communications specialist internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show pay where the employer discloses it. Some nonprofit and government internships are unpaid or stipend-based, so check each listing carefully before applying to understand what the employer is offering.
What should a media communications specialist internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show tools you used and link to the actual work, such as published articles, produced video or audio content, social media campaigns with performance notes, or press materials. Add relevant coursework in communications, journalism, or media studies. Keep it to one page so recruiters can scan it quickly.
Are there remote media communications specialist internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 67% of the media communications specialist internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early once you decide what works for you. Filter by work type to see only the listings that match your situation before you start applying.
What is a communications associate or media relations internship program?
Some larger media companies, public relations firms, and corporate communications departments run structured cohort programs that rotate interns across content, public relations, and social media functions. These programs are designed for people new to the field and typically recruit months before the start date, making them competitive. If you find one that fits your goals, apply in the first wave of applications.
Can international students get media communications specialist internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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