Entry Level Journalism Jobs in Sandy, UT (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
08/12/2026
Requisition Number
PRN17352N
Job Title
Marketing Coordinators
Working Title
Part-time Social Media Content Assistant
Career Progression Track
S00
Track Level
S2 - Intermediate
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?
No
Standard Hours per Week
19
Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
19 hours per week
Is this a work study job?
No
VP Area
President
Department
00335 - KUER
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
Internal to the University
Pay Rate Range
$17 per hour
Close Date
08/19/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
KUER is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Social Media Assistant for 19 hours a week to help grow and engage our audiences across digital platforms. This entry-level position is ideal for a student, recent graduate, or early-career professional interested in media, journalism, communications or digital marketing.
The Social Media Assistant will support the creation, scheduling and monitoring of content across social media channels, helping connect audiences with our news, programs and mission.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities

• Create and schedule social media posts for platforms including Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
• Assist with promoting station news stories, shows and podcasts
• Write engaging captions that reflect the station's voice, values and editorial standards
• Monitor social media channels for comments, messages and audience engagement opportunities
• Capture photos and short-form video during show tapings, station events and community activities
• Help coordinate visuals with the graphics team for social posts
• Create vertical video and stories using tools such as Canva and Adobe Express
• Track social media performance metrics and prepare analytics reports
• Stay informed about social media trends and platform best practices
• Assist with maintaining a consistent brand presence across digital channels
• Support audience engagement efforts and special projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

• Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Department Specific Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; current college students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and their best practices
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Enthusiasm for public media, journalism, community engagement, and storytelling
• Basic photography and smartphone video skills
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
• Passion for community-focused storytelling and audience engagement

Preferences

• Coursework or experience in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, media studies or a related field
• Experience managing personal, school, nonprofit or business social media accounts
• Knowledge of Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar content creation tools
• Familiarity with social media scheduling platforms such as Buffer or similar programs

Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.
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