Social media marketing assistants in University Communications help produce content for and maintain the University’s social media channels. Platforms include but are not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat, and TikTok.
10-20 hours a week, with exact days and hours dependent on class schedule.
Pay is $15 per hour.
Drafting social posts that promote University events, news, and feature stories.
Creating vertical videos and story segments that are posted on Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok.
Drafting emails for the “Social Spartans” online ambassador program.
Moderating social media feeds embedded online.
Occasionally attending on- and off-campus events to take photos and videos for posting.
Working with the social media team to brainstorm and coordinate campaigns.
Attending weekly planning meetings and staying abreast of events, topics, and trends of interest to students.
Loves being a Spartan and can serve as a credible ambassador for the University.
Has strong verbal and written communication skills, and is self-directed, organized and attentive to detail. Must be willing to take a writing test.
Enjoys talking to people and attending campus events. Preference is for candidates who have current or past involvement in a student organization or leadership position.
Adept at using social media platforms and staying current with trends and usage among Millennials. Preference for significant experience with TikTok.
Enjoys working in a team environment. For assistants who cover events, they must be available to work occasional nights and weekends.
Is familiar with or willing to learn Canva, Lumen5, and Adobe Photoshop.
Can provide own transportation to office. University Communications is located in the Becher-Weaver Building at 915 Northridge Street.
Is available on Monday afternoons for team meetings.