E-Communications Student Intern

Looking for a fun and unique opportunity to gain professional social media experience? Apply to become an E-Communications Student Intern with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Marketing and Communications! This position reports directly to the university’s E-Communications Specialist. 

Student interns should be able to work approximately 10-15 hours a week, in office. This is not a remote position. We prefer to hire an intern who can work through the summer months. Typical business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with limited hours on nights or weekends with advance notice. 

Work Study students are given a hiring priority, though this position is open to both work study and non-work study students. Course credit is available for this internship as approved by the student’s intern coordinator. We encourage students to plan to work in our office for at least one full year. 

Duties 

Create/schedule content for the university's lead social media accounts 

Brainstorm, coordinate, and/or execute ideas for social media campaigns 

Provide live social media coverage at special university events and programs 

Curate a media library (photos, videos, info, etc.) for use on social media 

Build and maintain a social media calendar 

Research hashtags for tagging content; tag content (videos, posts, etc.) to maximize reach and sharing 

Respond to inquiries; build and foster relationships with followers and the community 

Note popular trends on social media and think of creative ways the university can incorporate them into its practices 

Film and edit short-form content for social media 

Preferred Skills/Qualifications 

Prior experience using social media in a professional capacity; including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, etc. 

Excellent written and oral communication skills 

In tune with popular media and culture 

Acute attention to detail 

Self-motivated, enthusiastic, creative, efficient 

Positive attitude about the university 

Understanding of social media content and how its presentation can gain the most likes, shares, retweets, follows, etc. 

Experience or interest in public relations, marketing, social media, journalism, photography, videography, graphic design, and/or web design is a plus 

Comfortable in front of a camera

Hours 

10-15 hours a week: mostly Monday-Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.; occasional nights and weekends. 

Pay rate: $10 an hour 

To be considered for an internship position, please submit: 

A detailed resume outlining your experience 

Optional: Examples and/or a portfolio of your work. Can include a link to your social media accounts. 

For more information or to submit your resume for consideration, email socialmedia@tamucc.edu or call 361.825.5788. Top candidates will be asked to complete an in-person interview.