Social Media and Video Marketing - Student Internship

College of Lake County; Ohio; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The College of Lake County is seeking a Social Media and Video Marketing Intern to support digital storytelling through engaging social media and YouTube content. This role is ideal for a creative student who enjoys video production, photography, social media trends and visual storytelling.

You will collaborate with the Public Relations and Marketing department to develop content that highlights student experiences, academic programs and campus events, gaining hands-on experience in content

Qualifications

• Must be an established student with completion of at least 9 credits at CLC and a GPA of 2.25 and currently enrolled for Fall 2026.
• Experience creating content for social media platforms.
• Basic photography and videography skills.
• Experience with post-production video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Express, Canva or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Research social media trends, platform updates and emerging content formats.
• Capture and edit video and photo content for social media and YouTube.
• Assist with the planning, filming and production of YouTube videos.
• Create short-form video content for Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and other platforms.
• Write social media copy, video titles, descriptions and captions.
• Support content calendars and campaign planning.
• Conduct interviews with students, faculty and staff for video projects.
• Monitor content performance and provide insights on engagement and audience growth.
• Assist with live event coverage through photography and videography.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to develop creative content concepts and storytelling strategies.
• Maintain brand standards across digital content.

Skills

Content creation for social media

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Enrollment at College of Lake County with 9+ credits completed

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Express

Canva

Job description

Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?

The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year.

Some benefits will not be available for Part-Time or Part Time Staff Under 20 Hours (ex: health insurance).

We value candidates who bring language skills that help us better serve and connect with our diverse community. Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency is preferred but not required.

Position Title

Social Media and Video Marketing - Student Internship

Job Summary

The Social Media and Video Marketing Intern supports the College of Lake County's digital storytelling efforts through the creation of engaging social media and YouTube content. This position is ideal for a creative student who enjoys video production, photography, social media trends and visual storytelling.

Job Description

The intern will collaborate with the public relations and marketing department to develop content that highlights student experiences, academic programs, campus events and the impact of CLC throughout Lake County. This hands-on opportunity provides real-world experience in content creation, video production, social media marketing and brand storytelling.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Research social media trends, platform updates and emerging content formats
• Capture and edit video and photo content for social media and YouTube
• Assist with the planning, filming and production of YouTube videos
• Create short-form video content for Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and other platforms
• Write social media copy, video titles, descriptions and captions
• Support content calendars and campaign planning
• Conduct interviews with students, faculty and staff for video projects
• Monitor content performance and provide insights on engagement and audience growth
• Assist with live event coverage through photography and videography
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to develop creative content concepts and storytelling strategies
• Maintain brand standards across digital content

Required Qualifications

• Must be an established student with completion of at least 9 credits at CLC and a GPA of 2.25 and currently enrolled for Fall 2026
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience creating content for social media platforms
• Basic photography and videography skills
• Experience with post-production video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Express, Canva or similar platforms
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while meeting deadlines

Desired Qualifications

• Enrollment in or completion of coursework related to Social Media, Digital Media and Design, Marketing, Communications, Journalism or a related field
• Experience creating content for YouTube, Instagram Reels, Facebook Stories
• Knowledge of YouTube Studio, social media analytics or content performance metrics
• Graphic design experience using Adobe Creative Cloud or Canva
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Portfolio of video, photography or social media work

Full-Time/Part-Time

Part time

Total Hours Per Week

10

Position Type

Student

Job Family

Student Worker

Posting Date

07/07/2026

Expected Start Date

08/31/2026

Compensation Grade

Student Worker

Location:

Grayslake Campus

Department

JM - Marketing & Communications Sub Department

EEO Statement

College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, parental status, pregnancy or any other status protected by law.