Invent Penn State Social Media Intern

Key Responsibilities

• Create, adapt and schedule engaging social media content across Invent Penn State channels.
• Write clear, audience-focused social media copy consistent with Penn State and Invent Penn State brand standards and voice.
• Identify and develop content opportunities related to entrepreneurs, programs, events, educational opportunities and other initiatives.
• Assist with maintaining the social media content calendar and coordinating posts around key events, campaigns and announcements.
• Monitor social media channels for comments, mentions, messages and engagement opportunities, escalating questions when appropriate.
• Capture photos and short-form video content at events and activities as needed.
• Assist with basic photo and video editing and the creation of social media graphics using available tools and templates.
• Research relevant social media trends and platform best practices and recommend opportunities to strengthen content and engagement.
• Review social media performance data and help identify trends and high-performing content.
• Collaborate with members of the Marketing and Communications team and program partners to gather information, stories and content.
• Assist with other digital marketing and communications projects as needed.

• Current Penn State undergraduate or graduate student.
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and an understanding of how content and audiences differ across channels.
• Creative mindset and an interest in storytelling and digital content.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Good judgment and professionalism when representing a university organization online.
• Interest in entrepreneurship, innovation and economic development is a plus.
• Experience creating social media content for a student organization, employer, personal brand or other organization is helpful but not required.
• Familiarity with tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, social media management platforms or basic video editing tools is also a plus.

• This is a part-time position of approximately 10-15 hours per week during the academic year Fall/Spring 2026, with scheduling flexibility around classes.
• The position requires full in-person attendance and is based at the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub in downtown State College.
• Some availability to attend and capture content at events may be requested.
• The hourly rate for this position is $15.00 per hour.
• The starting hourly rate for this job is $15.00.

• Please submit a resume and a brief statement describing your interest in the position.
• Applicants are encouraged to include links or examples of social media, writing, photography, video or other relevant content they have created.

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