Wisconsin Union Marketing Intern - Social Media

University of Wisconsin–Madison; Wisconsin; Vor Ort; USD 18.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a social media-focused team member for the Wisconsin Union in Madison. You will engage audiences with creative, data-driven content across major platforms and help shape campaigns that align with brand and marketing goals.

This year-round, Madison-based role requires reporting in person, especially during peak Terrace season, with regular hours during business days and flexibility to cover events and other social media needs.

Qualifikationen

• Strong understanding of social media platforms and trends.
• Visual eye for creating photo and short-form video content.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• Enjoys collecting and reviewing data.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.

Aufgaben

• Monitor and manage the Wisconsin Union’s Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, and Snapchat accounts (accounts subject to change).
• Curate (writing, filming, photographing, designing) and schedule social media content.
• Gather and analyze social media data to make recommendations.
• Work with communications specialist to brainstorm and implement social media campaigns.

Kenntnisse

Social media savvy

Content creation

Writing

Data analysis

Customer service

Organization

Sprout Social

Canva

Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

Tools

Sprout Social

Canva

Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

Jobbeschreibung

Job No: 30387
Division/Organization: Wisconsin Union
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: 800 Langdon St. Madison, WI 53703 (on bus line)
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.50 to $15.50
Job Categories: Business Management, Finance, and Marketing, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts, Customer Service, Performing and Visual Arts

Department Overview

The Wisconsin Union, often referred to as "the heart and soul" of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has enhanced the lives of members and visitors since it was founded in 1907. Since 1928, when the doors to Memorial Union opened, the Wisconsin Union has served as the living room of the UW-Madison campus. The Union connects students, faculty, staff, members and visitors through shared cultural, social and recreational events and experiences.

Anticipated Hours Per Week

8 hours or more

Schedule

Anticipated Schedule

10 hours/week typically spread out between 3 shifts

8 hours/week

Unit Hours

8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Unit Location

Memorial Union

Salary/Wage Range

Hourly $15.50 to $15.50

Number Of Positions

1

Position Summary/Job Duties

Are you a creative thinker with an eye for social media trends? Join the team behind one of campus’ largest social media accounts, brainstorming engaging, on-trend content in line with the Wisconsin Union’s marketing goals and brand. In this year-round, Madison-based role, you will:

• Assist in monitoring and managing the Wisconsin Union’s Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, and Snapchat accounts (accounts subject to change)
• Curate (writing, filming, photographing, designing) and schedule social media content
• Gather and analyze social media data to make recommendations
• Work with communications specialist to brainstorm and implement social media campaigns

Please note that this is a year-round position based in Madison, WI. For content creation needs, this position will require the ability to report in-person, including during the summer (AKA Terrace season, one of the busiest times of the year for the Wisconsin Union!). This position requires regular availability during business hours on business days and the flexibility to adjust work scheduling, as needed, to cover events and other social media needs.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of social media platforms and trends
• Visual eye for creating photo and short-form video content
• Strong writing and analytical skills
• Great attention to detail
• Enjoys collecting and reviewing data
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills

Prior Experience

• Experience managing social accounts and scheduling using Sprout Social is a plus, but not required.
• Knowledge of Canva and Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator) is a plus, but not required.

Student Status

To be eligible for the Wisconsin Union positions, you must be currently enrolled in a college, university, or highschool (at least 16). It is not permissible to hire a person as a student hourly employee if they are taking credits merely to be eligible for student hourly employment. Review UW Policy 5003- Student Hourly Employment for more information. If school is in break period (summer, spring, winter), applicants must intend to enroll in courses the following semester. If you have any questions, please email [e-mail].

Advertised: October 29, 2026 05:00 AM CST Central Standard Time
Applications close: November 05, 2026 05:00 AM CST Central Standard Time