Social Media Intern - Aurora

Social Media InternLocation: Aurora, COPay Range: $13.50 - $16.00The intern provides Onsite support to the assigned department while gaining exposure to the daily functions and operations. The role involves assisting with department-specific projects, contributing to administrative and operational tasks, and participating in team activities. The position is designed to support the intern’s continued learning and professional development through hands-on experience in a structured work environment.The Social Media Intern is responsible for gathering and furnishing content, in collaboration with Marketing and on-campus departments that showcases campus activities, events and learnings on social media and through photos, videos, blogs and creative storytelling. This person will support the day-to-day management of the campus social channel properties including Facebook and Instagram, with the opportunity to contribute content to Marketing's main social channel properties of TikTok, X, and LinkedIn.This role is designed to be a point of synergy on campus and create community at Concorde through social media and online presence. The person in this position must have a clear understanding of Concorde’s mission and values and a keen eye for recognizing how to capture that in the form of pictures and stories. Because social media users demand visually engaging and timely content, this role requires an individual to be organized, proficient in still and action-based photography and concise, yet detailed, in their writings. A successful social media intern also approaches their work with a coachable spirit and the ability to follow compliance/policy guidelines, as social media continually evolves.Assist with social media content creation and curation in collaboration with Marketing, conceptualizing content that will resonate with the campus audienceConduct research on content trends, compile engagement data, and support the preparation of social media reports, presentations, and analytics documentationContribute to social media strategy reviews, platform testing, and content development across various channelsParticipate in team meetings, take notes, present findings and engagement metrics, and provide input on content planning and social media opportunitiesSupport operational workflows such as managing online events calendars, uploading photo content, file management, community engagement, and event coordinationCollaborate with on-campus departments and cross-functional teams to discover content opportunities, attend events/activities to capture photos and videos, and support shared organizational goalsHelp maintain social media tools, databases, content management systems, and platforms relevant to the departmentIdentify and develop content-worthy stories among staff, students, alumni, and community partners through interviews and blog/article writingShoot and edit assigned video content, deliver raw footage, and prepare media for social media useAct as a first-level gatekeeper for campus content submitted by associates and students, ensuring quality and complianceMonitor social media channels and actively engage on behalf of the organization in accordance with compliance requirementsEnsure media releases are procured and uploaded to comply with organizational and accreditor standardsEncourage participation in campus social media initiatives and contests to drive audience loyalty and growthProvide contextual information with photos suitable for creating social captions and posting in a timely fashionEvaluate social media performance, build reports using analytics, and present learnings and new content opportunities to campus senior leadership on a monthly basisAdapt to changing priorities and take on new social media assignments as the role evolvesMaintain confidentiality and adhere to organizational policies and proceduresOther duties as assignedEducation / ExperienceHS Diploma or GED (required)Currently pursuing, or recently completed, a bachelor's degree in the area of assignment (Marketing, Advertising, Communications or Journalism, or possibly Business; Junior or Senior status preferred.)Minimum of two (2) years' experience or education in area of assignmentSkillsBasic understanding in the area of assignment - e.g., marketing principles, IT systems, finance, etc.Eagerness to learn and grow within the fieldStrong organizational skills and attention to detailProficient in Microsoft Office Suite and/or relevant software toolsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsPossess theoretical and practical working knowledge of various social platforms and how content differs on eachAble to articulate tailored messages through various mediumsExperience capturing live events and staging photo opportunitiesPassion for social media and using it in the business environmentUnderstand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-makingIdentify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutionsPresent ideas in a clear and compelling manner, both verbally and in written formatStandard AbilitiesAble and willing to:Communicate, think, learn, and reasonUse computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasksSafely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locationsDemonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibilityAbility to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skillsAbility to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretionAbility to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneouslyAbility to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the positionAbility to foster long-term relationships with stakeholdersWork EnvironmentWork is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.This position is on campus or an on-site work location to meet business needs. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal-protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site-specific safety procedures. Work environments may include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must meet minimum technical standards for eligibility and participation.No travel required

Created: 2026-02-05