LASP Careers

Social Media Communications Intern

Job Summary

The Communications & Social Media Intern position at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) communications team plays an important role in developing and producing social media and visual assets for the lab to promote brand awareness and engagement. The position will support the communications team and LASP’s strategic communications goals. The intern will have the opportunity to develop scientific communications, social media, and other relevant skills.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of social media trends and content building. The candidate should understand visual and written composition in multiple contexts. LASP is looking for someone with a passion for space science and communicating science to the public.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

The Communications & Social Media Intern supports LASP’s external messaging and engagement with stakeholders. Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and creating social media content.
• Capturing and editing photos and videos for future content.
• Supporting the communications team in other projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Require

• CU Boulder undergraduate student seeking a degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a relevant degree.
• Familiarity with all social media platforms.
• Strong photo and video capturing and editing skills.
• Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, etc.), WordPress or other CMS, and other collaboration/communication tools, such as Slack, Zoom, and related platforms.
• Onsite presence.
• Availability to work part-time during the AY and up to full time during summer months.
• Due to export control restrictions, must be a U.S. Person.

What We’d Like You to Have

• Interest in science and science communications.
• Drive to learn about professional communications in the space science and aerospace industry.
• Have managed or contributed to a professional social media account.
• Understanding social media trends and analytics.
• Self-motivated to create and develop projects that support the lab.

What You Should Know

• Due to requirements to access export-controlled data and information, only U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), or other protected individuals (i.e., persons designated as an asylee, refugee, or temporary resident under amnesty provisions) may apply.

What You Will Need

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Time management and problem-solving skills.
• Strong intrapersonal skills.
• Capable of working in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Learning Outcomes

• Develop proficiency in creating social media and visual content that supports brand awareness and audience engagement.
• Build collaboration and cross-disciplinary communication skills by working alongside communications and technical staff to translate scientific work into public-facing content.

How to Apply

• This position is currently only open to CU Boulder undergraduate students.
• Please visit the job posting on Handshake to submit your application before the posting closes on 10/02/26 at 11:59 pm 

Application Materials to Submit

• A cover letter of no more than one page.
• A CV or résumé.
• An unofficial transcript.
• Optional: May submit portfolio as part of application.

Pay Rate

• $20.00 – $26.00 per hour.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Colorado Boulder is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including veterans, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity or disability.