Social Media & Communications Coordinator

Gainesville, FL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own campus storytelling by coordinating content across social, blog, and newsletters while keeping brand messaging tight; you will source student and alumni stories, and shepherd visuals from Canva through a published content calendar for UF audiences.

  • Content creation: write posts, spotlights, and newsletters to support campus communications.
  • Story sourcing: coordinate interviews and features with the campus community for authentic profiles.
  • Design & scheduling: produce on-brand graphics and manage post cadence across platforms.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with the Multimedia Producer to brief creative needs and ensure consistent brand messaging.
  • Execute the marketing content calendar across primary social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.).
  • Design consistent, on-brand graphics using Canva for social posts, event flyers, and newsletters.
  • Write compelling blog posts, student/alumni spotlights, and newsletter copy.
  • Coordinate with the campus community for interviews and content features.

Requirements

  • Must be a currently enrolled University of Florida student (minimum 2.0 GPA)
  • Knowledge of social media platforms, primarily Instagram and LinkedIn.
  • Knowledge of Canva.
  • Knowledge of planning, capturing, and posting digital content.
  • Ability to work on-campus at the Norman Gym Building.
  • Ability to commit to 10 hours per week for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.

Preferred

  • Ability to produce clear, compelling copy, including feature stories, blog posts, or newsletters.
  • Possess an eye for design and detail, with the ability to craft content that maintains a consistent brand voice.
  • Experience with social media management, including scheduling tools and engagement tracking.
  • Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and organizational skills in a fast-paced work environment.
  • An interest in thinking creatively, strategically, and collaboratively to aid in educating the community on the UF experience.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to connect with others easily.
  • Evidence of skill in designing and facilitating work that advances curiosity, respect, open intellectual discourse, and the welcome incorporation and well-being of all in an environment of complex differences.
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    University of Florida is a major, public, comprehensive, land-grant, research university. The state's oldest, largest and most comprehensive university, it is among the nation's most academically diverse public universities. University of Florida has a long history of established programs in international education, research and service. It was founded in 1853 and is based in Gainesville, Florida.

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