Social media intern

The Biology Department is looking for social media interns to create content and manage their social media accounts. Interns will create, write, and edit posts for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Interns will create graphics and other content to share stories about research, current events, and highlighting Biology faculty and students.

Name of research group, project, or lab
Biology Department
Website
https://www.umass.edu/biology/
Why participate in this opportunity?

Students will build communications skills, gain experience in digital media production, and learn how to communicate complex scientific concepts for general audiences.

Logistics Information:
Subject Category
Biology
Student ranks applicable
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Student qualifications

Students should have a strong interest in science writing for general audiences, a basic understanding of biological concepts, strong written communication skills, experience with a variety of social media platforms, a creative mindset to develop engaging content, and the ability to multitask and work independently. Experience with graphic design software and photo and video editing tools is preferred.

To apply, please describe why you are interested in this position and your experience with creating social media content, including the programs and platforms you have experience using.  Please also submit an example of your work. This should be a one-paragraph news item highlighting a scientific discovery or advancement.

Time commitment
5-7 h/wk
8-10 h/wk
Position Types and Compensation
Service - Paid, General
Service - Paid, Work-Study Required
Number of openings
3
Techniques learned

Students will develop skills to effectively communicate science to a broad audience.

Project start
January 29, 2026
Contact Information:
Mentor
Katherine Doyle
kdoyle@umass.edu
Collections Manager
Name of project director or principal investigator
Katherine Doyle
Email address of project director or principal investigator
kdoyle@umass.edu
3 sp. | 1 appl.
Hours
5-7 h/wk (+1)
5-7 h/wk8-10 h/wk
Project categories
Biology