Science Communication & Social Media Intern (Fall)
About The Position
The Tech Interactive is seeking a creative, motivated, and digitally savvy intern to help transform hands-on STEM experiences into engaging social media content. This internship provides college students with an opportunity to apply storytelling, digital media, marketing, and communication skills in a museum and non-profit educational environment. As a Social Media Content Creation Intern, you will develop short-form video content that highlights science, technology, engineering, and design experiences for diverse audiences across social media platforms. Working alongside marketing, education, and content professionals, you will gain hands-on experience in content strategy, video production, audience engagement, and science communication.
Requirements
- Must be a current undergraduate in Communications, Marketing, Media Studies, Journalism, Digital Media, Film, Education, STEM-related fields, or a related discipline
- Strong interest in social media, digital storytelling, and content creation
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Curiosity about science, technology, engineering, design, or informal learning
Nice To Haves
- Experience creating content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, or similar platforms
- Familiarity with video editing software such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or equivalent tools
- Experience with photography, videography, or visual storytelling
- Interest in making STEM education accessible, engaging, and inclusive
Responsibilities
- Produce content that aligns with organizational brand standards and audience engagement goals
- Create and edit short-form videos for TikTok (approximately 3–5 pieces per week)
- Capture footage of exhibits, engineering challenges, design activities, educational programs, and museum experiences
- Assist with on-camera presentations, interviews, demonstrations, and behind-the-scenes storytelling
- Translate STEM concepts into accessible, engaging, and audience-friendly content
- Highlight real-world applications of science, technology, engineering, and design
- Collaborate with educators and subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and educational value
- Conduct research to verify STEM-related content and maintain factual integrity
- Monitor social media trends, platform best practices, and emerging content formats to inform content strategy
- Develop engaging captions, creative concepts, and recurring content series that increase audience reach and engagement
- Support community management by interacting with audiences and fostering meaningful online engagement
- Analyze content performance metrics, share insights and recommendations, and participate in team meetings and professional development activities
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
