Marketing, Promotion & Social Media Intern (Federal Work-Study Only)
Company Overview
Florida Atlantic University, established in 1961, officially opened its doors in 1964 as the fifth public university in Florida. Today, the University serves more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across six campuses located along the southeast Florida coast and is ranked as a top public university by U.S. News and World Report.Â
FAU is an energetic and fast-growing institution, determined to propel itself to the forefront of innovation and scholarship. In recent years, the University has doubled its research expenditures and outpaced its peers in student achievement rates. Our students are bold, ambitious and ready to take on the world. Â
As an elite R1 research institution, Florida Atlantic University is a center of groundbreaking research. The Office of Technology Development (OTD) serves as the vital bridge between academic innovation and the commercial marketplace. We protect university-owned intellectual property (patents, copyrights, and trademarks) and drive societal progress by translating these inventive ideas into viable products and services that will be licensed by
corporations or government agencies or brought to market through spin-out startups.
If you want to work at the intersection of cutting-edge research, business strategy, marketing, and entrepreneurship, this is where you belong.
You will directly influence how FAU innovations transition from the lab to the real world.
Duties include:
- Market Research & Commercialization Analysis: Work within your team to assess the market potential and competitive landscape for novel technologies (ranging from low-tech to hard-tech, products, and services). Provide data-backed recommendations to researchers on how to best position their inventions.
- Spin-out Startup Support: Partner with faculty members looking to launch spin out startups, assisting them with business plans and marketing preparation for their official launch.
- B2B Marketing & Asset Creation: Develop high-impact promotional materials (such as non-confidential technology briefs and pitch decks) designed to pitch FAU research capabilities and innovations to corporations, government entities, and investors looking to license or invest.
- Social Media Strategy & Execution: Co-create and execute a comprehensive social media strategy and digital campaigns to elevate OTD's presence and highlight university breakthroughs.
- Operational Support: Handle baseline market research data entry and
administrative tasks essential to keeping our innovation pipeline moving smoothly.
Exclusive Professional Development & Training
We invest heavily in our student teams. As an OTD intern, you will receive premier professional training to boost your resume and industry knowledge, including:
- Salesforce CRM Training: Gain hands-on, real-world experience using the world's #1 CRM platform, a massive differentiator for your resume.
- The Adams Center for Entrepreneurship: Gain access to specialized startup and entrepreneurial training modules through FAU’s acclaimed center.
- AUTM (Association of University Technology Managers): Access world-class, industry-standard training from the premier global organization for technology transfer.
Position Type: Part-Time Internship (limited to work studies award, 10–20 hours/week, flexible around classes)
Timeline: Full Academic Year 2026–2027 (Fall & Spring semesters, contingent on ongoing FWS eligibility)
Interviews: Starting Late July / August 2026
Eligibility: Must qualify for the Federal Work-Study (FWS) program
Role Overview & Team Structure
Are you actively looking to prepare for a career in marketing, communications, graphic design, content development, social media, or related areas? This is your launchpad. We are seeking ambitious Undergraduate and Graduate students for a highly collaborative, team-based internship for the full academic year.
We customize this experience for you. If your career goal is to go into Biomedical, Pharmaceutical/Medical Technology, Healthcare, AI, Autonomous Vehicles, Drones, Marine Tech, or many other sectors, we will make every effort to assign your team to FAU innovations within that specific vertical. You will be part of a team that actively collaborates
with FAU faculty innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurs to evaluate, position, and prepare marketing materials and campaigns to pitch real-world technologies to corporations and investors.
Who You Are (Desired Skills & Qualifications)
We are looking for proactive team players who can translate innovations
(products/services) into catchy, impactful marketing materials, thrive in a hybrid environment, and manage a project from concept to final delivery.
- Academic & Program Eligibility: Currently enrolled FAU undergraduate or graduate student. Must have a confirmed Federal Work-Study (FWS) award for the 2026 2027 year.
- Strategic & Analytical Thinker: Ability to dissect complex technical concepts, look at market data, and derive actionable business recommendations.
- Communicator: Professional content writing and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into compelling business language.
- Creative & Design Skills: Experience with graphic layout tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) to produce clean, professional marketing assets.
- Project Ownership: Highly organized with management skills; able to work within an assigned team, meet strict deadlines, and provide polished final outputs.
Why You Should Apply
A Career Launchpad: Secure a stable, influential internship that positions you for roles in venture capital, consulting, product management, and corporate strategy.
Elite Network & Credentials: Graduate with training from AUTM and the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship on your resume, alongside practical experience in commercializing low tech to deep-tech innovations.
Flexible & Hybrid: We respect your academic schedule. This role features a flexible, hybrid schedule combining remote autonomy with collaborative, in-person strategy sessions on the Boca Raton campus (other campuses can be considered).
How to Apply
Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis throughout Late July and August 2026. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your interest in technology commercialization through Handshake.
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- College Student
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