Apply to Be a Social Media Intern at the University

Keep reading if you're a Royal interested in a work-study position that will prepare you for your first job in marketing, communications or social media. 

Want to work closely with the University's Marketing Communications team to engage prospective students, students, alumni, faculty and staff with your favorite University? 

The Department of Marketing Communications is seeking social media interns beginning this summer and continuing through the 2024-2025 academic year.

We're looking for creative self-starters who have a talent for writing copy and who understand the importance of social media in establishing a strong brand identity. You'll plan and schedule social media posts across various channels, work with statistics (an important skill in this field!) and analyze news to help us improve and innovate!

Read below to find out about preferred experience and requirements!
Contact kristie.ceruti@scranton.edu  to request the full social media intern job description. 

Depart­­­­ment of Market­ing Communications – Social Media Correspondent

Preferred Experience

• Strong writing skills.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Willingness to be creative and collaborate closely with a team to plan content.
• Familiarity with Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn,Twitter, Snapchat, YouTube, Flickr and emerging social media channels.
• Good working knowledge of social media in general, as well as an awareness of how it can be part of a brand marketing strategy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Requirements

• Involvement in campus activities, clubs, etc.
• Available to work 7-10 hours per week in the fall and spring semesters. Opportunities for summer are available as well.
• Rising junior preferred.

NOTE: This is a paid internship and, in the past, has qualified for credit (dependent on faculty approval). 

Interested students should submit their resume and the name of a faculty member who will recommend them to: kristie.ceruti@scranton.edu by March 1, 2024.

Interested in Marketing Communications?

The Department of Marketing Communications offers additional opportunities for students, including the following:

• Royal News Contributors
• Web Development Interns, and
• Web Content Interns.