Content Creator - Storyteller Intern
University of Utah · Salt Lake City, UT · 2 wk ago
Marketing$15/hrPart-time
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. 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).
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
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.
Preferences
- Special Instructions: 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
9/30/2026
Open Until Filled
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