Social Media Assistant

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Social Media Assistant is a creative production role at Wright State University that blends technical skills with storytelling to support digital outreach and enhance the university’s online presence. You will contribute to multimedia content and help amplify student life narratives.

The position is hourly and part-time (10 hours/week) at the Dayton Campus, with evenings and weekends required. Collaboration with Marketing & Communications and strong writing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Able to create short videos with little direction.
• Want to help be the voice of Wright State in social media.
• Experience with photography, video, and audio.
• Ability to research and answer questions and other content received via social media.
• Familiarity with Macintosh computers, social media networks, photo and video software programs, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the University’s Office of Marketing and Communications, create and utilize multimedia content (graphics, video, and digital media) to strengthen marketing campaigns and communications.
• Assists in producing engaging content that represents and promotes student life at Wright State University.
• Supports the Social Media Coordinator by creating, curating, and scheduling content across a variety of platforms.
• Ensure that we are interacting with other related social media accounts.
• Write and edit content for social media.
• Contribute ideas and content to social media calendar.
• Capture and edit student-focused, strategic photography and videos for use on various official social media channels.
• Provide live social media coverage of campus events.
• Other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Skills

Video creation

Voice for Wright State

Photography

Video editing

Research social content

Tools

Macintosh computers

Social media networks

Photo & video software

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION INFORMATION

Job Title: Social Media Assistant

Other Descriptive information, if applicable

Department: Human Resources

EEO Statement: Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Category: Hourly Rate

Hourly Rate: 13.00

Hours per week: 10

Typical Work Schedule: Evenings (after 5PM), Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Posting Number: S000926

Supervisor Full name

Semester for job start: Fall Semester

POSTING TEXT

Job Summary/Basic Function: The Social Media Assistant is a creative production role that blends technical skills with creative thinking to support digital storytelling in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This position plays a key part in enhancing student outreach and amplifying the university’s digital presence.

Essential Functions and Percent of Time

• In collaboration with the University’s Office of Marketing and Communications, create and utilize multimedia content (graphics, video, and digital media) to strengthen marketing campaigns and communications.
• Assists in producing engaging content that represents and promotes student life at Wright State University.
• Supports the Social Media Coordinator by creating, curating, and scheduling content across a variety of platforms.
• Ensure that we are interacting with other related social media accounts.
• Write and edit content for social media.
• Contribute ideas and content to social media calendar.
• Capture and edit student-focused, strategic photography and videos for use on various official social media channels.
• Provide live social media coverage of campus events.
• Other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.

Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd)

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Specific Qualifications

• Able to create short videos with little direction.
• Want to help be the voice of Wright State in social media.
• Experience with photography, video, and audio.
• Ability to research and answer questions and other content received via social media.
• Familiarity with Macintosh computers, social media networks, photo and video software programs, and Microsoft Office.

Location

Dayton Campus

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Does position interact with minors as a part of the defined job functions? No

Does position require driving a university vehicle as part of their defined job functions? No

Does position require chauffering others? No

Does this role include any of the following? Not Applicable

Does the role include potential for providing emergency medical assistance? For example, including but not limited to CPR or first aid? No

Does position have access to protected/confidential information? Yes

Does position involve cash handling? No

Does this position provide community service according to the provided definition? No

If YES does it include tutoring or literacy services? No

Are there other special considerations in this role, other than those already listed?

TIMELINE AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Posting Date: 09/28/2026

First Consideration Date: 09/28/2026

Closing Date: 10/30/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Optional Applicant Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

• Starting Next Semester
• Current Student
• Former Student
• College Credit Plus
• Non-Degree Seeking Student
• Freshman
• Sophmore
• Junior
• Senior
• Master
• Doctorate
• Current Wright Major (Open Ended Question)
• Did you receive a Federal Work-Study award as part of the current year's financial aid package? Yes
• Did you receive a Federal Work-Study award as part of the current year's financial aid package? No
• Amount of Federal Work-Study award (Open Ended Question)
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