Content Creator - Storyteller Intern

Utah; Lehi (UT); Hybrid; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

The University of Utah is looking for a content creator to enhance Utah's reputation by producing engaging content at various events. This role involves attending launches and summits to capture compelling stories that resonate on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok.

Candidates need experience with video editing and a strong social media portfolio. Flexible part-time hours available, up to 20 hours per week with some evening and weekend engagement expected.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Utah institution of higher education.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend events across the state and create real-time content.
• Identify emerging companies and research breakthroughs.
• Produce content for Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and X.

Skills

Social media portfolio

Short-form video editing

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in a Utah institution of higher education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

Utah is one of the fastest-growing innovation economies in the country, and most of what’s happening here never gets told. We’re looking for a content creator who can get out into the field, find the stories, and tell them in a way that actually lands on social media.

This isn’t a desk job. You’ll be at events, talking to founders, researchers, and policymakers, and turning what you find into content that builds Utah’s reputation as a place where things get built.

You’ll work directly with the Nucleus Institute CEO, who also serves as Commissioner of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED). This gives you a direct line into the state’s top innovation initiatives and priorities, and a front‑row seat to how they unfold.

Job Details

• Location: Lehi, UT
• Pay Rate: $15 per hour
• Hours: Part‑time, up to 19 hours per week
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm (flexible)

Responsibilities

• Attend events across the state (launches, summits, demo days, university research showcases, policy briefings) and create real‑time content
• Identify emerging companies, research breakthroughs, and policy developments worth covering
• Produce short‑form video, photo, and written content for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and X
• Help shape an ongoing content calendar and pitch story ideas
• Work in collaboration with the Startup State initiative and the Utah Elevated/Convergence initiative at GOED
• Track engagement and adjust content strategy based on what’s working

What You Bring

• A strong social media portfolio with a track record of driving real engagement (not just posting)
• Comfort shooting and editing short‑form video on a phone
• Curiosity about Utah’s tech, research, and policy landscape
• Ability to work independently, show up to events, and turn raw moments into compelling content fast
• Strong writing skills and a good eye for what makes a story worth sharing

Logistics

• Flexible hours based on your availability and event schedule, up to 20 hours/week
• Some evening and occasional weekend availability needed for events
• Reliable transportation to attend events around the state

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or equivalency
• Currently enrolled in a Utah institution of higher education
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to analyze complex information and present it clearly and concisely
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, self‑driven, and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with research databases and tools

Preferences

• Preference for candidates with experience working with students and a strong commitment to improving access to higher education
• Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants upon request per University policy and Utah state law

EEO & Equal Opportunity Statement

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability (or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment), contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO).

University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.