Media Assistant - Undergraduate

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Rosemont (PA); On-site; USD 14,774 - 21,042; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience in marketing

Build professional portfolio

Work closely with leadership

Job summary

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY is seeking Media Assistants to work with the College of Engineering to produce engaging social media content. Applicants must be current students with strong interests in communications and marketing.

This position offers approximately 10 hours of flexible work per week, focusing on video content creation and authentic storytelling. Gain valuable experience and build your professional portfolio in digital marketing.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in social media, marketing, storytelling, or communications.
• Experience with content creation tools preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create social media content highlighting College of Engineering events.
• Capture and produce short-form video content for platforms.
• Conduct and feature student interviews and event coverage.
• Lead social media takeovers for authentic student perspectives.

Skills

Social media engagement

Content creation

Communication skills

Video production

Education

Undergraduate student at sophomore level or above

Tools

Instagram

TikTok

Canva

Adobe Suite

Job description

Media Assistant – Undergraduate

The College of Engineering is seeking two creative and motivated student leaders to collaborate with COE’s Communication & Marketing and Engineering Recruitment teams to develop engaging, year‑round social media content. These students will play a key role in showcasing the Villanova Engineering experience through authentic storytelling, event coverage, and student‑driven campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

• Create social media content highlighting College of Engineering events, programs, and student experiences.
• Capture and produce short‑form video content (e.g., Instagram Reels, TikTok‑style videos, stories).
• Conduct and feature student interviews, day‑in‑the‑life content, and event coverage.
• Lead and participate in social media takeovers to provide authentic student perspectives.
• Identify and develop student‑centered content based on social media trends.
• Work closely with the Communications team to ensure branding consistency and strategic messaging.
• Attend select campus events and outreach programs to gather content.

Qualifications

• Current Villanova University student.
• Strong interest in social media, marketing, storytelling, or communications.
• Experience with content creation tools (e.g., Instagram, TikTok, Canva, Adobe Suite) preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
• Creative mindset with attention to detail and brand alignment.

Time Commitment

• Approximately 10 hours per week (flexible based on schedule and event calendar).

Benefits

• Gain hands‑on experience in marketing, communications, and digital storytelling.
• Build a professional portfolio of social media and video content.
• Work closely with Communications and Engineering leadership.
• Play a key role in shaping the narrative of the Villanova Engineering student experience.

Application Requirements

• Cover letter
• CV/Resume
• Three samples of previous related work or a vision of social media content you would create
• Undergraduate students at the sophomore level or above

Pay & Physical Demands

• Wage Rate: $13.00 per hour
• Physical demands: Normal activities (possible lifting of ~20 lbs.)