English Social Media Management Internship (2026-2027)

Job Description

Eligibility: Undergraduate in the Department of English with at least Sophomore standing for AY26-27
Average hours worked per week: 5 (about 75 hours over a semester)
Position Wage: $15/hour.
Position Starts: Aug. 16
Application Deadline: 5:00 pm, Wednesday, May 6

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For the 26-27 academic year, the Department of English is looking to hire a Social Media Management Intern from any major in the English Department. This is a great opportunity for students to apply their love of writing and literature while gaining valuable media-writing experience. 

Job duties:

  • Develop creative thematic post series for Facebook and Instagram
  • Promote, attend, and create social media posts about department events
  • Design flyers, memes, and other posts for informing and entertaining students
  • Develop creative semester-long multimodal projects
  • Attend weekly meetings for brainstorming, task assignments, and collaboration
  • Edit videos and design flyers or posts
  • Collaborate with Advising Office in creating content
  • Conduct and publish interviews with faculty, alumni, students, and visiting speakers

Recommended Skills and Experience:

  • Concise and catchy writing
  • Writing for social media
  • Develop and follow through on creative ideas
  • Tailor message and style to genre and audience
  • Visual design
  • Work independently
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Collaboration
  • Reliability
  • Word, Publisher, Adobe, photo & video editing
  • Photography, video, and editing skills a plus

To Apply

Submit a resume, cover letter, and 2-3 samples of work using our application form. Application forms can be saved and completed later, if needed.

Samples can be writing, social media graphics, or other creative works or class materials. Application materials should be addressed to Felipe De La Guerra, Communications Coordinator, Department of English.

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Contact

If you have any questions or encounter any issues submitting an application, please email Felipe De La Guerra at fdlg@illinois.edu.  

 

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