Social Media Work-Study Student Assistant (Division Of Marketing)

Western New England University; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Western New England University in Springfield, MA is seeking a Social Media Student Assistant to gain hands-on experience in content creation and digital marketing. The role is designed for students with work-study eligibility and a passion for social media.

You will create engaging content, appear on camera, edit photos and videos, and collaborate with the Digital Media Manager on new ideas while staying current with trends.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student eligible for work-study funding.
• Strong interest in social media, digital marketing, and content creation.
• Comfortable being on camera and participating in content.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with simple video editing platforms is a plus.
• Experience with Adobe is a bonus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating engaging content for the university’s social media platforms.
• Appear on camera for video and audio content.
• Collaborate with the Digital Media Manager to brainstorm and execute new social media ideas.
• Assist in capturing and editing photos and videos for social media at different university events.
• Keep current and inform the team of trending topics in the industry and around campus.
• Assist in other marketing projects across the department as needed.

Skills

Work-study eligible student

Interest in social media

On-camera comfort

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent and collaborative

Video editing experience (bonus)

Adobe (bonus)

Education

Work-study eligible

Tools

Adobe

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: WNEU - Springfield, MA, Position Type: Student, Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00Hourly, Gain hands-on experience in digital marketing! The Division of Marketing & External Affairs is seeking a creative and motivated student to join our team as a Social Media Student Assistant. This position is for students with work-study who are passionate about social media and are looking to gain hands-on experience in content creation and digital marketing. Prior experience in social media is not required, but an eagerness to learn and to be on camera is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating engaging content for the university’s social media platforms.
• Appear on camera for video and audio content.
• Collaborate with the Digital Media Manager to brainstorm and execute new social media ideas.
• Assist in capturing and editing photos and videos for social media at different university events.
• Keep current and inform the team of trending topics in the industry and around campus.
• Assist in other marketing projects across the department as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student eligible for work-study funding.
• Strong interest in social media, digital marketing, and content creation.
• Comfortable being on camera and participating in content.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with simple video editing platforms is a plus.
• Experience with Adobe is a bonus but not required.