Social Media Intern

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 8,265,600 - 17,192,448; Part time

Job summary

Wichita State University is seeking a part-time student assistant in the Student Engagement & Belonging department to manage social media content and digital storytelling on campus.

The role involves creating content, coordinating with campus partners, and helping execute branding across platforms with on-site work required. Candidate must be enrolled at WSU and maintain good academic standing.

Qualifications

• Must maintain good academic standing and be a WSU student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.
• Enrolled as a student at Wichita State University before or during employment.
• Experience with social media platforms and content creation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create, schedule and publish content for social media platforms to promote Student Engagement & Belonging programs and services.
• Develop engaging captions, stories, reels and short-form videos aligned with WSU branding.
• Collaborate with staff to gather information and content for events, campaigns and initiatives.
• Assist in monitoring social media accounts, respond to messages, comments and engage with followers.
• Capture photo and video content at events and around campus for future posts.
• Track social media insights and engagement metrics to improve content performance.
• Contribute creative ideas to social media strategies and campaigns.
• Maintain an organized library of social media content, photos, videos and templates.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Captions writing

Collaborative work

Time management

Analytics familiarity

Brand storytelling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Department
Student Engagement & Belonging

Campus Location
Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type
Part Time

Pay
12.00 an hour, up to 20 hours per week

Work Schedule
work is performed on-site and in person.
Monday-Friday with some evening and weekend hours occasionally

Export Compliance Requirement
No export control requirement.

Job Story
Under general supervision, this student position performs duties related to social media management and
digital storytelling for Student Engagement & Belonging. Responsibilities include creating engaging content that
promotes programs, services and events while maintaining brand voice and consistency across all platforms.
This position supports the marketing strategy of the office by developing and scheduling social media content
that enhances awareness, engagement and student participation across campus

Job Summary
A student assistant will carry out administrative and technical tasks requested by a supervisor. Depending on the area the student assistant is employed in, they may assist and mentor other students or provide support throughout the campus in various forms.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Create, schedule and publish content for social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X, etc.) to promote Student Engagement & Belonging programs and services.
• Develop engaging captions, stories, reels and short-form videos that align with WSU and Student Engagement & Belonging branding and voice.
• Collaborate with staff and departments within Student Engagement & Belonging to gather information and content for events, campaigns and initiatives.
• Assist in monitoring social media accounts, responding to messages, comments and engaging with followers to foster community and belonging.
• Capture photo and video content at events and around campus for use in future social media posts and digital campaigns.
• Track social media insights and engagement metrics to help improve content performance and reach.
• Contribute creative ideas to social media strategies, campaigns and ways to connect with student audiences.
• Maintain an organized library of social media content, photos, videos and templates for easy access and consistent use.
• Perform other social media-related duties as assigned.

Required Education
High School diploma or equivalent. Enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours at Wichita State University.

Additional Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Must maintain good academic standing
• Must be a student at Wichita State University and enrolled in at least 6 credit hours

Required Experience
This is specific to each position and department. See additional requirements and preferences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail, creativity and organization.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of students, staff and campus partners.
• Experience creating content for social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and X.
• Familiarity with social media trends, analytics and engagement strategies.
• Basic understanding of digital marketing, branding and storytelling.
• Experience with Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, etc.) for content creation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear, engaging captions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and adapt to feedback.
• Demonstrates professionalism, ethical behavior and respect in all interactions

Physical Requirements
Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.