Riley Owen is the Republican nominee for Utah’s new First Congressional District. He studied at Princeton and Oxford before serving in the White House where he fought to create and protect American jobs. Riley is now an Intelligence Officer in the Navy Reserve and leads a wildlife conservation foundation that uses drone technology to protect endangered species from illegal poaching.
Riley Owen is running for Congress because he believes Utah deserves a representative who delivers. He is committed to real results: affordable housing, paid maternity leave, saving the Great Salt Lake, and keeping kids safe online.
- Role Title: Digital Media Intern
- Division: Communications
- Reports To: Social Media Manager
- Prepared Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- Location: Remote, Salt Lake City
- Status: Unpaid Internship (Course Credit Eligible), 125 total hours; 10-15 hours per week
INTERNSHIP SUMMARY:
This is a hands-on role for individuals who want to be directly involved in creating history. As underdogs in this race, we have the unique opportunity to rewrite the narrative that Utah’s First Congressional District is securely blue and a lost cause for Republicans. We are running a lean but powerful grassroots campaign and are looking for those who want to work hard to make a difference.
What we value:
Communication
• Respond to supervisor promptly during business hours
• Attend weekly 30-minute check-in with supervisor
• Report problems early, not after they become crises
Quality & Professionalism
• Always Represent Riley Owen professionally
• Maintain confidentiality about internal campaign discussions
• Deliver work on time and error-free
• Ask for help when you need it
Learning & Growth
• This internship is designed to teach you how campaigns actually work
• You'll learn by doing, with close support and feedback
• Post-event debriefs and weekly check-ins are learning opportunities, not evaluations
Flexibility
• Campaign timelines are unpredictable—you may occasionally need to shift hours
• We'll work around your schedule, but peak times (August-October) require flexibility
• You'll be asked to do things outside your core role when urgent needs arise
Success
• Success means the campaign runs smoother because you're here
• It means Riley has more time for strategy and voters
• It means the campaign manager can focus on the big picture
• It means voters have a better experience with our campaign
ROLE OVERVIEW:
The Digital Media Intern assists with Riley Owen's social media presence and digital content strategy. You are responsible for ensuring consistent, on-message content across all platforms and driving real-time engagement with voters. This is a high-visibility role where your work directly represents the candidate.
The Digital Media Intern may be assigned to cover campaign events or filming sessions with the principle to capture content for use online. They will be responsible for the subsequent video and photo post-production needed to create content ready for distribution.
A background with content creation, video editing, social media management, or digital media is not required, but may be useful for those interested. Training and mentoring will be provided to ensure quality standards and brand identity is maintained.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Content Management
• Execute on the weekly social media content calendar created by the Social Media Manager—generating
ideas and messaging as appropriate.
• Post content natively to each platform (Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) on a consistent dailyschedule
• Adapt messaging for platform-specific audiences
• Pull clips and graphics from campaign events, news sources, and others and convert them into social-ready assets within 24 hours
Real-Time Engagement
• Monitor Riley's mentions, tags, and replies across all platforms daily
• Respond to constituent questions and comments within 4 hours during business days
• Flag trending topics or breaking news that Riley should respond to and draft rapid-response posts forapproval
• Track which content performs (likes, shares, engagement) and report weekly
Analytics & Reporting
• Provide weekly reporting on reach, engagement, follower growth, and audience sentiment
• Identify top-performing content themes and adjust strategy accordingly
• Track competitor (Ben McAdams) digital activity and report on their messaging
Collaboration
• Work with social media manager and/or campaign manager to maintain message consistency with broader messaging playbook
• Coordinate with field team on event coverage and content needs
• Receive direction on messaging priorities and translate them to platform-specific content
Success Metrics
• Consistent daily posting across all platforms
• Average engagement rate above campaign baseline
• Zero message discipline violations (off-brand posts, contradictions to messaging)
• Rapid response (under 4 hours) to time-sensitive questions or trending topics
• Weekly reporting submitted by start of business Monday.
What You'll Learn
• How political campaigns use digital media in practice and application
• Platform-specific strategy and algorithm basics
• Real-time crisis communication and rapid response
• How data-driven messaging discipline works across channels
• Analytics and performance measurement for social media
Key Constraints & Expectations
• You do not make strategic decisions about messaging—you execute the strategy the campaign provides
• All posts are reviewed before publishing (turnaround: 2 hours or less)
• You maintain confidentiality about internal campaign discussions
• You always represent Riley Owen professionally, even in DMs
APPLY
Interested students should submit a resume and cover letter to adammillett3@gmail.com. Contact the same email if you have any questions.
