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Social Media Intern

CompanyUniversity of Arkansas System
LocationFayetteville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The social media intern will collaborate with the Social Media Manager and Director of Marketing and Communications to distribute content across social media channels to key internal and external stakeholders. Specific duties involve generating and posting content, analyzing social media metrics, developing engaging ideas from a student viewpoint, and actively monitoring and engaging with the audience on WCOB channels.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
121
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Since its inception, the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the state’s 1871 flagship, land-grant research university; Arkansas’s premier institution for medical education, treatment and research; a major metropolitan university; an 1890 land-grant university; two regional universities serving southern and western Arkansas; seven community colleges; two schools of law; a presidential school; a residential math and science high school; a 100 percent-online university and divisions of agriculture, archeology and criminal justice. The individual entities of the UA System maintain cooperative strength as well as diverse offerings that exhibit unmatched economic and social impact to the state. The University of Arkansas System provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities, develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students and provides knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. The system enrolls more than 70,000 students, employs over 27,000 employees, and has a total budget of over $4 billion. An intrinsic part of the texture and fabric of Arkansas, the UA System is a driving force in the state’s economic, educational and cultural advancement. 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.
About the Role

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions.

Students at all University of Arkansas institutions will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students.”

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville students will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Student Jobs at UAF.”

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.


Closing Date:

02/07/2026


Type of Position:

Staff - Clerical


Workstudy Position:

No


Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)


Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)


Sponsorship Available:

No


Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded 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:

Communications Support


Department's Website:


Summary of Job Duties:

The social media intern will work closely with the Social Media Manager and the Director of Marketing and Communications along with the rest of the communications team to disseminate content via our social media channels to key stakeholders within and outside of the college. Specific responsibilities include: generating and posting social media content for WCOB channels, reviewing and presenting social media analytics to the team, generating engaging social media ideas for WCOB channels from a student perspective, and monitoring and engaging with comments and followers on the WCOB social media channels.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.


Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications     

  • Sophomore level standing pursuing a degree in marketing, advertising, journalism, ad/PR, photography or a related field
  • One year of experience in social media channel management (internships can be included in this)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in Macintosh environments
  • Understanding of Adobe Creative Suite and mobile content editing apps (CapCut, Adobe Express and/or other content creation software on a mobile device)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Current skills using social media channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube)
  • Strong ability to edit and check the quality of your work
  • Knowledge in writing captions for social media
  • Visual content creation skills
  • Ability to create short form videos
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Ability to prioritize and maintain a multi-project load
  • Working knowledge of basic marketing principles
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good photography skills


Additional Information:


Salary Information:

$15/hour


Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status


Recruitment Contact Information:

Christy Wade, christyw@uark.edu


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


Special Instructions to Applicants:


Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.


Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking, Walking


Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A


Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A


Benefits Eligible:

No
Key Skills
Social Media Content GenerationSocial Media Analytics ReviewEngaging Content IdeasComment MonitoringFollower EngagementContent DisseminationMarketingWriting CaptionsVisual Content CreationShort Form Video CreationAutonomous WorkPrioritizationMulti-Project Load ManagementBasic Marketing PrinciplesCommunication SkillsPhotography Skills
Categories
MarketingCreative & MediaAdministrative
Benefits
Health InsuranceDental InsuranceLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceTuition WaiversRetirement Programs