Social Media Intern

Posting Details

Position Details
Posting Number
G/R28966P

Working Title
Social Media Intern

Department
Athletics-Creative Services

About the University of Georgia
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university ( . The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Employment Type
Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date
07/01/2025

Posting Date
04/07/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy
Athens Area

EOO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (View email address on click.appcast.io).

USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute day-to-day social media activities.
  • Under the supervision of the Assistant Athletic Director for Social and Digital Strategy, ideate, create, post content to a variety of UGAA social channels
  • Suggest and implement new features to increase user and audience awareness and engagement.
  • Stay up to date with current platform tools technologies and trends in social media, design tools, and applications
  • Assist in overseeing and fulfillment of social media calendar creation for each channel
  • Participate in and provide social media coverage of athletic events and other storytelling opportunities
  • Monitor social channels for community engagement and conversation opportunities; Join the conversation in social media through outreach and responses. Respond appropriately to follower comments and messages

Percentage of time
60

Duties/Responsibilities

• Outreach and collaboration.
  
  • Collaborate with creative counterparts, marketing, media relations, and content teams to produce social media content.
  
  
• • Provide consultation and guidance on social media best practices and training on social media tools to counterparts in UGAA.
  
  

Percentage of time
40