How to Apply

Submit a resume and portfolio showcasing your social media skills. Examples of your previous work to consider including are: photos, videos, reels, graphics, social media posts, etc. It is particularly helpful to include examples of video editing ability. 

This internship requires a commitment of at least the Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 semesters, but it can be extended into additional semesters upon mutual agreement of the intern and supervisor.

This is a paid internship and is not eligible for course credit. 

Please review UM-Dearborn's main social media channels (IG/Facebook: @umdearborn; LinkedIn: @University of Michigan-Dearborn; X: @um_dearborn; TikTok: UM_Dearborn) and News site (umdearborn.edu/news) to get an idea of the type of content we produce.

Responsibilities*

The Social Media and Communications Intern works closely with the University of Michigan-Dearborn's Communications team, providing support for social media content creation, photography, videography and other communications duties. Primarily, the intern will shoot and edit Reels and other short videos for UM-Dearborn social media (TikTok and Instagram), with a focus on telling interesting student stories. Other duties may include:

• Taking photographs for social media and other needs
• Working with our Digital Marketing Manager to produce graphics (using Canva) and written content for UM-Dearborn's social media channels: Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok
• Helping to organize student social media takeovers
• Selecting and resizing photos for Reporter (faculty/staff eNews), social media and other needs
• Assisting staff photographer with photo shoots, including providing scheduling assistance
• Pulling and analyzing social media metrics

Required Qualifications*

• Candidates must be a current UM-Dearborn student 
• Communication, English, Journalism or Marketing majors are likely to be a good fit for this role, but students in other majors with relevant experience are encouraged to apply
• Must be willing to appear in photos/video on UM-Dearborn's social media
• Basic photography and social media experience is necessary. Experience with Canva and video/video editing is a plus, but a willingness to learn is also great.
• Reliable, good communicator, well organized and able to work independently
• An overall passion for UM-Dearborn and a tie to the pulse of student life on campus

Why Work at Michigan?

This internship will provide real-world experience learning how to create content, develop a strategy and track metrics across a large social media following, encompassing over 139K followers on 5 platforms. Interns will develop a better understanding of social media management and an updated portfolio of social media projects, as well as experience with various other tasks involved in creating and maintaining engaging, results-driven digital communications. Creating short-form video for TikTok and Instagram will be the primary focus of this internship.

NOTE: All applicants will be contacted via email once the application closes. Please do not contact External Relations staff or come to the office to ask about the status of your application.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.