R2026106664 CSU Alumni Association Social and Digital Media Student Internship

CSU Alumni Association Social and Digital Media Internship

The Colorado State University Alumni Association connects more than 275,000 alumni worldwide through lifelong engagement, events, storytelling, and community. The CSU Alumni Association Social and Digital Media Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting marketing initiatives by creating engaging content, telling alumni stories, and helping grow the Alumni Association's digital presence across a variety of social media and communications channels.

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly social media meetings.
• Assist in the daily creation of social media content, including:
  • Creating graphics in Canva.
  • Capturing photos and short-form videos optimized for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other digital platforms.
  • Editing short-form videos using CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar software.
  • Drafting social media captions and post copy in the CSU Alumni Association brand voice.
• Assist with performance monitoring through social media analytics.
• Attend Alumni Association events—including football games, tailgates, Homecoming activities, Alumni Night Outs, networking events, and other programs—to capture content for social media channels (most events occur outside of normal business hours).
• Ensure the Alumni Association's brand and voice are communicated consistently across all social and digital platforms.
• Research alumni stories, accomplishments, and milestones for future social media features and digital storytelling opportunities.
• Assist with digital communications projects, including AlumLine, Rambler, and other marketing initiatives as assigned.
• Stay up to date on emerging social media trends and bring fresh content ideas to the team.
• Occasionally appear in social media photos or videos when appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with team members to accomplish common goals.
• Complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time Colorado State University student for the duration of the internship.
• Candidates with demonstrated experience in social media, photography, videography, graphic design, or digital communications are preferred.
• Ram Pride.
• Excellent written communication and copywriting skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and honor required time commitments.
• Creative spirit and ability to have fun in a professional environment.
• Maturity, professionalism, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of current social media platforms and trends.
• Experience with Canva; familiarity with CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite, Meta Business Suite, Airtable, Asana, or similar platforms is preferred.
• Photography, videography, and video editing experience.
• Experience creating content for branded social media accounts is preferred.
• Passion for the Colorado State community and a desire to connect alumni through digital storytelling.
• Willingness to perform as part of a collaborative team while maintaining a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to high-quality results.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction while producing quality work.
• Commitment to uphold the University's Principles of Community.
• Willingness to attend Alumni Association events, including evenings and weekends, to provide social media coverage.

Schedule

• 10-12 hours per week; flexible schedule with occasional evenings and weekends for event coverage.

Pay

$18/hour