SSW Digital Media Assistant - Student Hourly
Position Overview
The School of Social Welfare is looking for a creative, curious and organized student Communications Assistant to tell the story of the School on our social media platforms and other digital channels. This person will support marketing efforts with videography, photography, and written content.
As the Communications Assistant, you will play an important role in creating content for the School’s social media channels, website and other communications. You will have the chance to take photos, record and edit video spotlights, create designs, and write content for various audiences. The Communications Assistant helps strengthen engagement with current students, prospective students and key campus audiences, and supports our overall marketing communications strategy.
You will work as part of the communications team at the KU School of Social Welfare, with the marketing director, communications coordinator, and recruitment coordinator. In return, we will offer you hands-on training in a marketing and communications office, and the chance to play a creative role in promoting the University of Kansas.
As the Communications Assistant, you will play an important role in creating content for the School’s social media channels, website and other communications. You will have the chance to take photos, record and edit video spotlights, create designs, and write content for various audiences. The Communications Assistant helps strengthen engagement with current students, prospective students and key campus audiences, and supports our overall marketing communications strategy.
You will work as part of the communications team at the KU School of Social Welfare, with the marketing director, communications coordinator, and recruitment coordinator. In return, we will offer you hands-on training in a marketing and communications office, and the chance to play a creative role in promoting the University of Kansas.
Job Description
60% - Social Media & Digital Content
- Take photos and record video using a DSLR camera, with assignments including events, portraits, classroom photos and video interviews.
- Edit photo and video projects.
- Brainstorm, write and curate social media content.
- Create on-brand social media graphics.
- Assist in the development of blog posts, news stories, website content and other strategic writing, as needed.
- Research and interview contacts for articles.
- Pitch story ideas in communications meetings.
- Assist with email newsletters as assigned.
- Attend regularly scheduled communications team meetings.
- Assist in editing and proofreading collateral.
- Perform other communications tasks, as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Must be at least sophomore status, as indicated in application materials.
- Majoring in journalism, film, marketing, public relations, or a related field, or within the School of Social Welfare, as stated in application materials.
- Some experience with social media, as demonstrated through coursework or previous experience.
- Some experience with Adobe Creative Suite, as demonstrated through coursework or previous experience.
- Availability to work in shifts of at least two consecutive hours between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, as stated in application materials.
- During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or 2) be pre-enrolled in upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or 3) be enrolled in summer session or 4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments)
Preferred Qualifications
- Basic photography and video skills (can include using cameras, phones, tablets or other devices).
- Experience with writing, editing, proofreading and researching through coursework or previous work experience.
- Past volunteer, internship or employment experience where marketing and communications skills were used.
- Highly organized, detailed and an excellent communicator.
- Self-starter and proficient in time management.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Positive attitude and a history of strong work ethic.
Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete application will include a cover letter, resume, and two samples of work that demonstrate experience in photography, videography, social media or digital marketing. Work samples can be included as file attachments or a link to an online portfolio. Only complete applications will be considered.
To ensure consideration apply before the application review date 11/25/2024.
To ensure consideration apply before the application review date 11/25/2024.
Contact Information to Applicants
Advertised Salary Range
$15.00/hr
Work Schedule
8-10 hours weekdays, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Anticipated Start Date
Monday December 9, 2024