About ActivateUTS – Marketing, Communications, Events
ActivateUTS is the home of student life at UTS. From clubs and societies to UTS Sport, events and UTS merch, we create opportunities for students to connect, get involved and make the most of their university experience. Within the Marketing, Communications and Events department at ActivateUTS, we specialise in delivering engaging campaigns, content and events that connect with the UTS student community. This internship will provide hands-on experience across marketing, communications, campaign planning, content creation and event support. This internship sits with the Student Life Marketing team.
Position Overview
The goal of this internship is to help build your confidence in social media and provide insight into how social platforms can be used for community engagement, education and event awareness. This internship will focus on Wellbeing at ActivateUTS, which sits within our volunteering stream.
- You’ll assist with brainstorming and developing ideas to enhance the ActivateUTS Wellbeing social media presence, including content ideas, campaign concepts and ways to better connect with students.
- You’ll also receive training and hands-on experience using editing software, including CapCut Premium.
- You’ll support with seasonal Wellbeing projects such as UTS wellbeing week, wellbeing session events held in the Wellbeing Lounge.
It’s also important to note that the intern will work under supervision and receive regular guidance and mentoring during the internship.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with researching social media trends, student wellbeing topics and content ideas relevant to the UTS student community.
- Support brainstorming and content planning for the ActivateUTS Wellbeing social media channels.
- Help capture content at wellbeing events, activations or student engagement activities where required.
- Attend team meetings and contribute ideas where appropriate, alongside the Student Life Marketing Manager or Social Media Specialist.
Selection Criteria
- Studying in a relevant field such as Communications, Marketing, Social Media or Digital Media and enrolled in the related internship subject (54091/52714 – Professional Internship or 992221 The Global Professional).
- Interest in social media, content creation, student engagement and wellbeing.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Willingness to learn and take on feedback.
- Basic knowledge of social media platforms and content creation tools is desirable.
- Experience with video editing tools such as CapCut is desirable, but not essential.
Learning Outcomes
- Gain an understanding of how social media can be used for community engagement, education and event awareness.
- Develop skills in brainstorming, content ideation and campaign planning.
- Gain hands-on experience using editing tools such as CapCut Premium.
- Understand how wellbeing content can be communicated to a student audience.
- Build confidence in creating and planning social media content.
ActivateUTS Benefits
- Hands-on industry experience
- The opportunity to work as part of a highly driven, close-knit, and fun team
- A reference for future employment in the industry
- Meal voucher for ActivateUTS outlets provided each shift
- Flexible working hours based on event schedules and education commitments
- We are located at the Heart of UTS!
Location: Marketing, Communications, and Events, and UTS Tower, Level 16/15 Broadway, Ultimo NSW 2007
Start Date: Week commencing Monday 17 August 2026
Hours: 7.6 hours per week, for a total of 100 hours across the session (flexible)
Reporting to: Maja Jurlina, Social Media Specialist
For more information, please see the attached Position Description.
