The Social and Digital Media Intern will assist the Center for Integrative and Experiential Learning (CIEL) implement its marketing plan for the 2024-2025 academic year by maintaining and expanding CIEL’s presence on social media and developing a newsletter for students pursuing GLD. This role works closely with the Program Advisor and Outreach Coordinator and collaborates with the entire CIEL team.

Key Responsibilities:

Social Media

Develop and maintain social media campaign and content calendar
Conduct outreach to create original content via survey, email, or interview when necessary
Develop original graphics, content, and campaigns to promote GLD and CIEL initiatives on Instagram, X, and Facebook.
Expand CIEL’s social media presence by engaging with posts and comments
Curate and share opportunities, stories, resources, etc, relevant to GLD and CIEL initiatives

Digital Media

Develop and schedule bi-weekly newsletter using Mailchimp and Listserv
Take pictures and videos of CIEL events for website and social media
Complete other digital media projects as assigned; this could include videos and content promoting experiential learning and the USC Quality Enhancement Plan

Research and Analytics

Use social media analytic tools, bench marking, and best practices to assess trends and adjust strategy
Research and observe the online activity of model institutions/departments

Required Skills

Accountability: Work agreed upon hours, provide project updates, ask questions.
Attention to detail: Review work for grammatical, technical, and visual quality
Collaboration: Work with CIEL staff to develop and edit marketing materials
Communication: Strong written communication skills and proficiency in professionally communicating with various in-office staff members, campus, and community partners
Creativity and Graphic Design: Experience with graphic design tools like Canva, etc.
Time management, organization: Monitor assigned project activities, timelines, and progress with consideration for due dates and deadlines.

Qualifications:

Must be an undergraduate student at USC
Background in a combination of social media,marketing, communications, and/or graphic design
Familiarity with mainstream social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mass communication, communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or related program is preferred.
Committed to entire 2024-2025 academic year: fall and spring semesters, except for university breaks
Committed to work a minimum of 10 regularly scheduled hours per week.
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel. Willing to be trained on other software such as Mailchimp and Listserv.

Perks:

Build your portfolio
Build your creative and technical skills
Gain experience with an established brand
Have a flexible work schedule based on your class schedule
Training opportunities

Other details:

CIEL is open Monday-Friday; 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Depending on your hours and location in our office, you may have the opportunity to assist with welcoming appointments and directing them to appropriate staff member.

Applications will be accepted until the role is filled. If you have questions or need an accommodation to apply, please call 803.777.8852.

Center for Integrative and Experiential Learning

New Jobs

Social and Digital Media Intern