Whitman Wire Social Media Associate at Whitman College

Whitman College; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Whitman College's Whitman Wire is seeking a Social Media Associate to help grow the paper's online presence. The paid position runs with a weekly cap of 2 hours and requires current enrollment at Whitman College.

Work closely with the Web Editor and Publisher to maintain a professional, engaging social feed. Responsibilities include daily posts on Instagram/Facebook, brainstorming follower-growth ideas, and developing engagement strategies using polls or videos.

Qualifications

• Interest in social media marketing.
• Ability to advertise the Wire as professional and aesthetically appealing.
• Ability to work with others.

Responsibilities

• Post daily on the Wire's Instagram, Facebook, and/or other social media platforms.
• Brainstorming new ways to gain followers on our social media platforms.
• Developing strategies for improving our social media experience (polls, videos, etc.).

Skills

Social media marketing

Professional advertising

Team collaboration

Education

Whitman College student

Job description

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JOB TITLE:Whitman Wire Social Media Associate
PAY RANGE: $17.13 to $17.13/hour
START DATE:September 6, 2026

JOB PURPOSE

The Whitman Wire is a student-run newspaper that publishes 10 issues each semester and provides jobs and work experience for students. Having a strong presence online is important for us as a newspaper because we want people to have access to and read our content! The Social Media Associates will work directly with the Web Editor and Publisher to help increase The Wire’s social media presence. This is a paid position, with a weekly work hour cap of 2 hours.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Posting daily on the Wire’sInstagram, Facebook, and/or other social media platforms
• Brainstorming new ways to gain followers on our social media platforms
• Developing strategies for improving our social media experience (polls, videos, etc.)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Individuals must be able to explain and demonstrate that they possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Have an interest in social media marketing.
• Ability to advertise the Wire as professional, clean, and aesthetically appealing as possible.
• Ability to work with others.

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS TO BE DERIVED BY STUDENTS IN THIS JOB

As a result of being in this role, students will strengthen their ability to use social media as an advertising tool for an organization and work effectively as a member of a team.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a current Whitman College student.