Social Media & Engagement Assistant

York University; Ontario; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

York University is seeking a Social Media & Engagement Assistant to support the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The role involves developing social media campaigns, creating multimedia content, and organizing events. Ideal candidates are current York students in related fields, possessing strong communication and technical skills.

Qualifications

• Current York student, preferably in a related field.
• Previous communications experience required.
• Familiarity with social media management tools (asset).

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of social media campaigns.
• Create multimedia content such as photos and videos.
• Assist in planning social initiatives and marketing events.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Content Generation

Photography

Videography

Creative Writing

Attention to Detail

Education

3rd-4th year undergraduate student

Communication & Social Studies

Cinema & Media Studies

Design, Digital Media

Film Production

Visual Art

Tools

Sprout Social

Editing Software

Job description

Reporting to the Manager, Graduate Communications & Recruitment for the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies, the Social Media & Engagement Assistant will support the development and execution of social media campaigns. The successful incumbent will also support the creation of multimedia content such as photos, videos. The Social Media & Engagement Assistant will support the planning of social initiatives and marketing events as well as prepare a variety of communication materials.

Education :

Must be a current York student. 3rd-4th year undergraduate student enrolled in Communication & Social Studies, Cinema & Media Studies, Design, Digital Media, Film Production, Visual Art preferred.

Experience :

Previous communications experience required including experience with content generation on social & digital media platforms. Experience with social media management tools such as Sprout Social is an asset. Familiarity with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Skills :

Ability to learn and use editing software and a variety of computer applications as well as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro).Proficient in photography, videography, and animation.Ability to creatively write content to engage an intended audience.Ability to perform online searches, gather and organize information.Ability to meet deadlines and organize time effectively.Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to present data in a variety of document and display formats.