Social Media and Events Intern

Salt Lake City, UT (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Support UTA’s social media strategy and event communications as an intern, helping develop messaging, content, and on-site event coordination.

  • Own content creation and scheduling for Facebook, Instagram, and the UTA blog.
  • Must-have: enrolled junior or senior pursuing Communications, PR, or related field.
  • Standout: experience with social media management tools and on-site event support.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Work alongside, support and take direction from event lead; Marketing Events & Sponsorships Coordinator
  • Provide communications and logistical support for one large, UTA-hosted event
  • Assist with event planning tasks such as timelines, content coordination, and internal communication support
  • Support preparation of event materials, signage, and digital content
  • Assist with on-site event setup and day-of coordination
  • Support post-event activities such as content recap, social media coverage, and internal documentation
  • Work alongside, support, and take direction from Social Media Strategist
  • Assist in developing and implementing UTA’s social media strategy in alignment with agency communications goals
  • Create, schedule, monitor, and manage content across UTA social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and the UTA blog
  • Assist with responding to public inquiries and comments on social media in a timely, professional manner

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled junior or senior at an accredited college or university
  • Seeking an undergraduate degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Experience using social media platforms and social media management software
  • Basic familiarity with on-site event coordination or logistics (implied by role)

Preferred

  • Previous experience with public relations, marketing, or event support is a plus
  • Intermediate proficiency in MS Outlook and Word (preferred)

Benefits

  • Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
  • Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
  • 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
  • Free Transit Pass.
  • UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
  • Free on-site fitness facilities.

Utah Transit Authority

Utah Transit Authority is a multimodal public transportation agency serving six counties and over 80 cities along the Wasatch Front.

USA
1.3K employees (78 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
887.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
50.8%
Direct
40.3%
Referral
7.7%
Social
0.7%
Paid
0.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.3K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
30 (2% of company)
Median Career Experience
12 years
Median Tenure
4.3 years