Content Creator - Storyteller Intern

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking a content creator who travels to events across the state to capture founders, researchers, and policymakers, turning discoveries into compelling content that lands on social media.

You'll work directly with GOED's Nucleus Institute leadership, gaining access to innovation initiatives and priorities and a front-row seat to their unfolding strategies. This role offers flexible hours and real-world storytelling opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in a Utah institution of higher education.
• Strong analytical and research skills; able to present complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Attend events across the state and create real-time content.
• Identify emerging companies, research breakthroughs, and policy developments to cover.
• 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.
• Collaborate with the Startup State initiative and the Utah Elevated/Convergence initiative at GOED.
• Track engagement and adjust content strategy based on performance.

Skills

Social media

Video shooting

Video editing

Written communication

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in Utah higher ed

Tools

Microsoft Office

Research databases

Job description

About the Role

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.

Job Summary

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.

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

Qualifications

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.

Requisition Number

PRN17170N

Full Time or Part Time?

Part Time

Work Schedule Summary

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Flexible to meet no more than 19 hours per week.

Department

02488 - Nucleus Institute

Location

Other

Pay Rate Range

$15 per hour

Close Date

09/30/2026