Student Social Media Coordinator — STEM Storyteller

Auburn; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

The COSAM Communications and Marketing team at Auburn University is seeking a creative, organized student social media coordinator to support COSAM's social media presence.

You will develop and publish engaging content highlighting COSAM students, faculty, research, programs and campus life, while gaining hands-on experience in planning, content creation, digital storytelling, analytics and higher education communications.

Qualifications

• Current Auburn University student in good academic standing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn).
• Ability to write concise, engaging social media copy; strong organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines and content calendar.
• Professional online presence and judgment when representing COSAM and Auburn University.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, schedule and publish content for COSAM's social media platforms.
• Write engaging captions and adapt messaging for different platforms and audiences.
• Develop student-focused content highlighting the COSAM experience, including classes, research, student organizations, events and campus life.
• Capture photos and short-form video content at COSAM events, programs and other activities.
• Create and edit social media graphics, videos, reels, stories and other digital content.
• Maintain a social media content calendar and help ensure content is timely, accurate and consistent.
• Monitor COSAM's social media channels for relevant comments, messages, mentions and engagement opportunities.
• Identify emerging social media trends and recommend appropriate ways for COSAM to participate.
• Track social media performance and assist with preparing analytics reports.
• Coordinate with student writers, photographers and other members of the Communications and Marketing team.
• Help identify and feature students, faculty, alumni and staff in social media content.
• Ensure content follows Auburn branding, accessibility and social media guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Content creation

Storytelling

Analytics

Time management

Team collaboration

Independence

Event coverage

Adaptability

Education

Enrolled Auburn University student

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Cloud

Video editing

Job description

The COSAM Communications and Marketing team at Auburn University is seeking a creative, organized student social media coordinator to support COSAM's social media presence.

You will develop and publish engaging content highlighting COSAM students, faculty, research, programs and campus life, while gaining hands-on experience in planning, content creation, digital storytelling, analytics and higher education communications.