Student Marketing, Communications and Social Media Admin

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Tulane University School of Medicine is seeking a student worker to assist in Marketing & Communications for the Department of Surgery. The role focuses on supporting content development for Tulane Surgery and the Weight Loss Center, developing and maintaining social media calendars, drafting captions, and creating graphics and short-form videos under supervision.

The position offers practical experience in marketing, communications, social media, graphic design, or related fields within a large

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for Federal Work Study.
• Must be a sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate-level student.
• Interest in marketing, communications, social media, or related fields preferred.
• Strong written communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and basic content creation tools.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with the team.

Responsibilities

• Support development of social media content for Tulane Surgery and the Weight Loss Center.
• Help create and maintain content calendars for social platforms.
• Draft captions and brainstorm content ideas.
• Create graphics and assist with short-form video and Reel editing.
• Assist with content for the department newsletter and events promotions.
• Support branding and website transition efforts with content review and updates.
• Provide general administrative support for marketing projects.

Skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Social media familiarity

Independent working

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Sophomore/Junior/Senior or graduate student

Tools

Content creation tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Marketing, Communications, Social Media

Hourly Pay Rate: $11.00 - $13.00

A significant portion of the position will involve supporting content development for Tulane Surgery and the Tulane Weight Loss Center, including helping build and maintain social media content calendars, brainstorming content ideas, drafting captions, creating graphics, and editing short-form video content.

The student will not independently manage departmental social media accounts or be responsible for publishing content. Instead, they will assist with the planning and creation of content under the direction and review of the Department of Surgery’s Marketing & Communications Specialist.

Additional responsibilities may include contributing content for the department’s monthly newsletter; assisting with departmental events and promotional efforts; supporting employee recognition initiatives such as birthdays, work anniversaries, and accomplishments; and helping organize, review, and update physician, clinical, and program information as the School of Medicine continues its branding and website transition.

This position is ideal for a student interested in gaining practical experience in marketing, communications, social media, public relations, graphic design, or related fields within a large academic and healthcare environment.

Location

• Tulane University School of Medicine, Downtown Campus

Responsibilities

• The student worker will provide support for marketing, communications, and administrative projects within the Tulane University School of Medicine Department of Surgery. Responsibilities may include:
• Assisting with the development of social media content for Tulane Surgery and the Tulane Weight Loss Center
• Helping create and maintain content calendars for both social media platforms
• Drafting captions, brainstorming content ideas, and helping identify timely opportunities for social media engagement
• Creating graphics and assisting with short-form video and Reel editing
• Assisting with content development for the Department of Surgery's monthly newsletter
• Supporting event planning, promotion, and coordination as needed
• Helping maintain internal recognition efforts, including monthly birthdays, work anniversaries, faculty and staff accomplishments, and other departmental milestones
• Assisting with the organization and updating of physician and clinical information as the School of Medicine continues its branding and website transition
• Reviewing and organizing content to help ensure physician, program, and clinical information is accurate, current, and ready for future website and marketing updates
• Providing general administrative support for marketing and communications projects
• Assisting with other marketing and communications needs as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for Federal Work Study
• Must be a sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate-level student
• Interest in marketing, communications, social media, graphic design, public relations, or a related field preferred
• Strong written communication and organizational skills
• Familiarity with social media platforms and basic content creation tools preferred
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with the Department of Surgery Marketing & Communications team

About Us

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