Social Media Work-Study Student Assistant (Division Of Marketing)

Job Details: Job Location: WNEU

• Springfield, MA, Position Type: Student, Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00Hourly, Gain hands-on experience in digital marketing! The Division of Marketing & External Affairs is seeking a creative and motivated student to join our team as a Social Media Student Assistant. This position is for students with work-study who are passionate about social media and are looking to gain hands-on experience in content creation and digital marketing. Prior experience in social media is not required, but an eagerness to learn and to be on camera is essential. The Social Media Assistant will support WNE’s social media strategy, working across key social media channels, including, but not limited to, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, and Instagram. This role will be instrumental in increasing our social media presence and gaining visibility for our brand among current and prospective students. This is a work-study position. The candidate must be eligible for work-study funding.

Responsibilities

Assist in creating engaging content for the university’s social media platforms. Appear on camera for video and audio content. Collaborate with the Digital Media Manager to brainstorm and execute new social media ideas. Assist in capturing and editing photos and videos for social media at different university events. Keep current and inform the team of trending topics in the industry and around campus.

Assist in other marketing projects across the department as needed.

Qualifications

Must be a current student eligible for work-study funding. Strong interest in social media, digital marketing, and content creation. Comfortable being on camera and participating in content. Strong interpersonal skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Experience with simple video editing platforms is a plus.

Experience with Adobe is a bonus but not required.