• Job Description

  Req#: 509117

  Department Overview:	Home to the humanities, the natural, physical, and biological sciences, the social sciences and the computing, data, and information sciences; the College of Letters and Science (L&S) enrolls more than half of all students at the university. L&S provides a liberal arts education that is both broad and deep through excellent, empathic teaching. Our goal is to create a learning environment that is stimulating, joyful, and productive. L&S is proud of the intellectual virtues that are hallmarks of L&S faculty and students. These include: honesty, fair-mindedness, humility, and perseverance. But, we elevate one worthy ideal above all others: the ability and desire to learn over one’s lifetime. College is a remarkable period of learning and self-discovery.
  Anticipated Start Date:	Flexible, preferred September 3, 2025
  Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
  Remote Work Eligibility Detail:	Partially Remote
  Anticipated Hours Per Week:	Minimum: 10 Maximum: 15
  Schedule:	As a Digital Content Intern, you’ll primarily work remotely with flexibility, but occasional in-person meetings may be required. You’ll need to stay responsive via email and be comfortable handling some quick-turnaround tasks (within 24 hours) when needed. This is a great opportunity to build real-world experience in a fast-paced, creative environment!
  Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:	$15.00 per hour
  Number of Positions:	1
  Qualifications:	The ideal L&S Digital Content Intern is a strong visual storyteller with a creative mindset and a positive attitude. They have a knack for creating content their peers can relate to, and are comfortable editing short-form videos and designing eye-catching graphics. Successful candidates will also demonstrate:
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:	KNOWLEDGE: Strong understanding of digital marketing, social media strategy, and audience engagement techniques Familiarity with content management systems, branding guidelines, and analytics tools (e.g., Meta Insights) SKILLS: Proficient in video editing (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro), graphic design (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite), and social content creation Excellent written and visual storytelling abilities, with a keen eye for detail and consistency Effective communicator with strong time management and organizational skills ABILITIES: Ability to create relatable, on-brand content for student audiences across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Ability to work independently, meet quick turnaround deadlines, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams Ability to stay up to date on campus culture, trends, and digital engagement best practices
  Position Summary/Job Duties:	Digital Content Intern responsibilities include: Creating and posting engaging weekly content to Instagram Grid, Stories, and Reels that excites current followers and attracts new ones Designing on-brand graphics to complement social media posts, aligned with the overall UW–Madison visual identity Capturing photos and videos that showcase the UW–Madison student experience for use on social platforms Exploring new social media strategies and pitching fresh, creative ideas to boost engagement Interacting with followers to build a sense of community and foster meaningful engagement Assisting with analytics reporting to track performance and help shape future content strategy Researching and identifying potential digital influencers who can support and amplify our campaigns and mission
  Physical Demands:	The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, particularly during L&S events Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds (e.g., camera or computer equipment) Ability to comfortably engage with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the L&S community, maintaining focus and professionalism over long periods
  Institutional Statements:	Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu Accommodation Statement: If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

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