Social Media Intern

Interview Exchange; City of Albany (NY); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 25 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid internship

Résumé du poste

SUNY System Administration is offering a Social Media Intern position for the 2026 Fall semester in Albany, NY. The role focuses on content creation, digital storytelling, and trend analysis to highlight SUNY’s students, programs, and initiatives across platforms.

The internship provides hands-on experience with a large, mission-driven organization, with compensation of $16.00 per hour for undergraduates and $18.00 per hour for graduate students, and an average around 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Current SUNY student (undergraduate or graduate).
• Must be available to work on-site at the SUNY System Administration building in Albany, NY.
• Demonstrated interest in social media, digital marketing, communications, or related field, shown via work samples or a portfolio.
• Strong written and visual communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Assist in creating and scheduling engaging content for SUNY's social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, Facebook).
• Support the development of visual and written content, including graphics, short-form videos, and captions.
• Research social media trends and viral content to inform strategy.
• Identify opportunities to repurpose trending topics and formats for SUNY's channels.

Connaissances

Strong written communication

Visual communication

Interest in social media

Outils

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

CapCut

Description du poste

About The State University of New York :

The State University of New York, or SUNY, is the largest comprehensive system of public higher education in the United States, with 64 colleges and universities spanning the state from Long Island to the Adirondacks to Buffalo. SUNY System Administration employees, based in Albany and New York City, provide critical support for SUNY campuses, employees, and students to advance SUNY's mission of providing high-quality, affordable higher education for all.

Across a wide range of roles, from finance and legal counsel to student support, academic affairs, IT, admissions, and more, our employees work toward advancing the four priority pillars established by SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. and the SUNY Board of Trustees: student success; research and scholarship; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and economic development and upward mobility. SUNY System Administration is a mission-driven workplace with robust New York State benefits including health insurance, retirement, time off, and paid family leave.

Job Description:

SUNY System Administration is seeking a creative and motivated Social Media Intern for the 2026 Fall semester. This position offers a hands-on opportunity to support the SUNY social media presence through content creation, digital storytelling, and trend analysis. The intern will collaborate with the communications team to develop engaging content that highlights SUNY's students, programs, and initiatives across platforms. This role is ideal for a student interested in social media, marketing, communications, or digital content strategy who wants to build professional experience in a large, mission-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating and scheduling engaging content for SUNY's social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, Facebook).
• Support the development of visual and written content, including graphics, short-form videos, and captions.
• Research social media trends and viral content to inform strategy.
• Identify opportunities to repurpose trending topics and formats for SUNY's channels.

Requirements:

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current SUNY student (undergraduate or graduate).
• Must be available to work on-site at the SUNY System Administration building in Albany, NY.
• Demonstrated interest in social media, digital marketing, communications, or related field, shown via work samples or a portfolio.
• Strong written and visual communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, or similar editing tools)

Why Join SUNY System Administration?

• Gain real-world experience with a large-scale social media presence.
• Build a professional portfolio of content and campaigns.
• Contribute to storytelling that impacts students across New York State.
• Work alongside experienced communications professionals.

Additional Information:

Hours are flexible.Schedule will be coordinated around academic commitments. Typically averaging 20 hours per week.

Paid Positions: Undergraduate: $16.00/hour.Graduate students $18.00/hour.

State University of New York System Administration is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or retaliation.