Social Media Assistant - Human Resources

Wsu; United States; On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

The Social Media Assistant at Wright State University supports digital storytelling across campus by creating multimedia content and aiding the marketing team in outreach to students.

You will produce, edit, and schedule posts, capture on-campus photography and video, and help manage content calendars while collaborating with the Office of Marketing and Communications.

Qualifications

• Create short videos with little direction.
• Experience with photography, video, and audio.
• Familiarity with social media networks and content planning.
• Proficient with photo/video software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Create multimedia content to support campaigns.
• Produce engaging content that represents student life.
• Schedule and curate content across platforms.
• Write and edit social media content.
• Contribute to the social media calendar.
• Capture and edit student-focused photos/videos.
• Provide live social media coverage of campus events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Video editing

Photography

Audio editing

Social media management

Tools

Macintosh computers

Photo/Video software

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION INFORMATION

Job Title:

Other Descriptive information, if applicable

Department:

Department: Human Resources

EEO Statement

Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Category

Hourly Rate

Hourly Rate 12.00

Hours per week 15

Typical Work Schedule

Typical Work Schedule University business hours (8AM - 5PM, Monday - Friday)

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Posting Number

Job Posting Number S001726

Supervisor Full name

Supervisor Full name Nicholas Shoup

Semester for job start Spring 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 on campus or WSU location off campus?

Location on campus or WSU location off campus? Dayton Campus

If WSU Off-Campus: Physical Address/ Location

Working conditions

Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:

Working Conditions:

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Does position interact with minors as a part of the defined job functions?

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?

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

Does position require chauffering others?

Does position require chauffering others? No

Does this role include any of the following

Does this role include any of the following Bending, crouching, kneeling or stooping, Lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds

Does the role include potential for providing emergency medical assistance? For example, including but not limited to CPR or first aid?

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?

Does position have access to protected/confidential information? No

Does position involve cash handling?

Does position involve cash handling? No

Does this position provide community service according to the provided definition?

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

If YES does it include tutoring or literacy services?

If YES does it include tutoring or literacy services? No

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

Optional Applicant Documents:

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Did you receive a Federal Work-Study award as part of the current year's financial aid package?
  • Yes
  • No

3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Dayton, OH 45435 USA

TIMELINE AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Posting Date:

Posting Date: 10/21/2026

First Consideration Date:

First Consideration Date: 10/27/2026

Closing Date:

Closing Date: 10/31/2026

Open Until Filled No