WORK STUDY - DOCUMENTARY PRACTICE & VISUAL JOURNALISM INSTAGRAM ASSISTANT

International Center of Photography; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

International Center of Photography seeks an Instagram Assistant to manage the @icp_docit account and engage ICP students, alumni, faculty, and the community. This work-study role supports the Documentary Practice and Visual Journalism Program with content creation and community outreach.

Two positions are available with up to 5 flexible hours per week per student. Ideal candidates are proficient with Instagram, strong writers, and highly organized, able to work independently and coordinate with

Qualifications

• Experience using Instagram for professional, creative, or organizational purposes.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage and encourage peers to contribute content.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and schedule social media content.
• Conduct outreach to students and alumni for submissions.
• Coordinate image permissions and usage approvals.
• Collaborate with ICP's Marketing team on social media initiatives.
• Attend occasional program-related events.
• Track and report weekly work-study hours.

Skills

Instagram usage

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Time management

Education

Enrollment in OYC program

Tools

N/A

Job description

Description

Department: Education

Supervisor: Karen Marshall, Chair, Documentary Practice and Visual Journalism Program

Duration: Academic Term

Availability: Two positions available; up to 5 flexible hours per week per student.

Position Summary

The Instagram Assistant supports the Documentary Practice and Visual Journalism Program by managing the @icp_docit Instagram account and helping foster engagement among students, alumni, faculty, and the broader ICP community.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Create and schedule social media content


• Conduct outreach to students and alumni for submissions


• Coordinate image permissions and usage approvals


• Collaborate with ICP's Marketing team on social media initiatives


• Attend occasional program-related events


• Track and report weekly work-study hours

Ideal Qualifications

• Experience using Instagram for professional, creative, or organizational purposes


• Strong written communication skills


• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage and encourage peers to contribute content


• Ability to work independently


• Strong organizational and time-management skills

Eligibility

Only currently enrolled One-Year Certificate (OYC) students are eligible to apply. All applicants will be reviewed by the OYC Program Coordinator to confirm enrollment and eligibility.

After submitting an application, students will be asked to rank their work-study preferences. This information will be used during the placement process.

The International Center of Photography is an Equal Opportunity Employer.