Social Media & Communications Coordinator

Gainesville, FL (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New Grad

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own campus storytelling by coordinating with the Multimedia Producer to keep brand messaging consistent across channels.

  • Brief creative needs and drive on-brand content across social, blogs, and newsletters.
  • Coordinate with the campus to surface student stories through interviews and features.
  • Collaborate with design and copy to deliver visuals and copy that support events and communications.

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 experiences and offerings available to enhance 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.

Gainesville, Florida, USA
31K employees (958 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
552K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
17.5%
Direct
75.5%
Referral
6.5%
Social
0.3%
Paid
0.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~30.8K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
671 (2% of company)
Median Career Experience
9 years
Median Tenure
4.9 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
5

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