Marketing Assistant I - Social Media Assistant - Fall 2026 - UREC - 529684

Tuscaloosa, AL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own social content operations for a student team by planning, scheduling, asset prep, and file management.

  • Social content operations: assist with planning, scheduling posts, and organizing assets.
  • Asset production: curate video assets for social projects and ensure print materials are packaged for delivery.
  • Tooling and standards: manage files in Microsoft Office and apply Adobe Creative Suite skills (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) when preparing assets.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • assist with social media content planning
  • curate video for social media projects
  • schedule content
  • organize files in the Microsoft Office Suite

Requirements

  • Must be currently enrolled and continuing as a part-time or full-time Undergraduate or Graduate Student at The University of Alabama
  • Must be available to work at least 10 hours per week
  • Some previous graphic design experience and/or relevant coursework
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (PhotoShop, InDesign, and Illustrator)
  • Direct experience with final preparation and packaging of print materials
  • Creativity, ability to accept critical feedback, and willingness to provide input on projects
  • Knowledge of CMYK and PMS color grids
  • Strong grammar and proof-reading skills
  • Self-motivation and ability to work cooperatively as part of a team
  • Willingness to learn and accept direction/feedback from peers and supervisors
  • Leadership and public relations skills
  • Decision-making skills
  • Enrollment requirements: Undergraduate students 6 credit hours; Graduate students 4.5 credit hours; International students full-time (Undergraduate 12 credit hours, Graduate 9 credit hours) during fall/spring semesters; Enrollment requirements must be maintained for duration of on-campus employment

Preferred

  • Adobe certifications preferred but not required

Benefits

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    The University of Alabama

    The University of Alabama is a student-centered research university and an academic community committed to enhancing the quality of life for all through breakthrough research. Founded in 1831 as Alabama's first public college, The University of Alabama is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and service. Our campus is a creative environment where students and scholars are equipped to become their best. Taught by leading faculty in their fields, our students make a positive impact in the community, the state and the world. UA’s history of success sets an expectation of greatness for the future. That is an expectation we will deliver. The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.

    Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
    13K employees (632 in marketing)

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    2M
    Monthly Google Ads Budget
    $24.3K
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    44.6%
    Direct
    47.2%
    Referral
    6.9%
    Social
    0.7%
    Paid
    0.5%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~13.2K

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    417 (3% of company)
    Median Career Experience
    8.5 years
    Median Tenure
    4 years
    Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
    4

    Funding

    Total Funding
    $10.6M
    Last Raise
    $2.3M
    Grant, 2 years ago

    Funding History

    • May 2024
      Grant
    • Oct 2022
      Grant • $2.3M
    • Jun 2022
      Grant • $25K

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