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Smart Campus Digital Media Intern - Bowman's Friends

Deadline
Oct 31, 2026
Closing in 12 days
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United States
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Part time
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Posted Oct 12, 2026
Offered salary$14.00/hour

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Smart Campus Digital Media Intern - Bowman's Friends

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Posting Details
Job Title Smart Campus Digital Media Intern - Bowman's Friends
Requisition Number DU15171
Department Name 3DH00:Auxiliary Services Administration
Work Location Lexington, KY
Salary Range $14.00/hour
Type of Position Student
Position Time Status Part-Time
Required Education High School Diploma or GED
Required Related Experience N/A
Required License/Registration/Certification N/A
Physical Requirements Must be able to lift and carry 25 pounds, stand for long periods, ability to walk to various locations in a timely manner, possibly outdoors and upstairs.
Shift Varies; 7:30AM – 12AM; Sunday through Saturday; Requires night and weekend availability.
Must have in-person availability
Job Summary The Smart Campus Initiative is seeking student interns interested in joining the Bowman’s Friends Student Media and Podcast team. Interns will help create engaging, student-focused content that highlights campus life, events, resources, and other fun or need-to-know happenings at the University of Kentucky and in the surrounding community.
Responsibilities may include:
* Filming, editing, and producing short-form videos, graphics, podcasts, and other digital content.
* Brainstorming and Collaborating with other student interns for content ideas and podcast topics.
* Creating weekly content around campus events, student life, resources, and trends.
* Incorporating relevant information from sources such as UKNow, BBNvolved, and Wildcat Rundown
* Bringing their own personality, creativity, enthusiasm, and ideas to the Bowman’s Friends social media presence
* Scheduling and coordinating podcasts.

The overall goals of the podcast are to:
1. Build an interest and following of UK Students. 
2. Provide a student perspective on events and news that affect campus and the community. 
3. Offer students an internship opportunity to gain skills and experience in production, broadcasting, communicating, and technology. 
4. Create community and partnerships among the Smart Campus Initiative, the College of Communication and Information faculty and students, UKPR, and ITS.
5. Use the podcast to draw attention to university and campus resources for students. 
 
The ideal intern(s) will have an interest in podcasts, technology, content creation, and/or editing. Applicants should have an innovative, problem-solving, and curious mindset. Interns will be expected to take initiative and work independently while also having a positive attitude and a collaborative spirit. Students seeking for an internship opportunity will need to complete the 150-internship hours. Students will be expected to work an average 15-hour work week. Students will have flexibility in work location but will also be given the opportunity to work in the cornerstone building.

Please note-hiring officials have included an optional Writing Assignment in the applicant documents section, please feel free to upload any video or graphical content created in the past. 
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities The individual should have excellent communication, organization, and research skills with the ability to follow department procedures/policies, work independently, and collaborate among peers.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience N/A
Deadline to Apply 10/31/2026
Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Writing Sample

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