Social Media Intern

The State University of New York, or SUNY, is the largest comprehensive system of public higher education in the United States, with 64 colleges and universities spanning the state from Long Island to the Adirondacks to Buffalo. SUNY System Administration employees, based in Albany and New York City, provide critical support for SUNY campuses, employees, and students to advance SUNY's mission of providing high-quality, affordable higher education for all.

Across a wide range of roles, from finance and legal counsel to student support, academic affairs, IT, admissions, and more, our employees work toward advancing the four priority pillars established by SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. and the SUNY Board of Trustees: student success; research and scholarship; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and economic development and upward mobility.  SUNY System Administration is a mission-driven workplace with robust New York State benefits including health insurance, retirement, time off, and paid family leave.

Job Description:

SUNY System Administration is seeking a creative and motivated Social Media Intern for the 2026 Fall semester. This position offers a hands-on opportunity to support the SUNY social media presence through content creation, digital storytelling, and trend analysis. The intern will collaborate with the communications team to develop engaging content that highlights SUNY's students, programs, and initiatives across platforms. This role is ideal for a student interested in social media, marketing, communications, or digital content strategy who wants to build professional experience in a large, mission-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating and scheduling engaging content for SUNY's social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, Facebook).
• Support the development of visual and written content, including graphics, short-form videos, and captions.
• Research social media trends and viral content to inform strategy.
• Identify opportunities to repurpose trending topics and formats for SUNY's channels.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current SUNY student (undergraduate or graduate).
• Must be available to work on-site at the SUNY System Administration building in Albany, NY.
• Demonstrated interest in social media, digital marketing, communications, or related field, shown via work samples or a portfolio.
• Strong written and visual communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, or similar editing tools).

Why Join SUNY System Administration?

• Gain real-world experience with a large-scale social media presence.
• Build a professional portfolio of content and campaigns.
• Contribute to storytelling that impacts students across New York State.
• Work alongside experienced communications professionals.

Additional Information:

Hours are flexible. Schedule will be coordinated around academic commitments. Typically averaging 20 hours per week. 

Paid Positions: Undergraduate: $16.00/hour. Graduate students $18.00/hour.