Student - Marketing Assistant - Content Creation (Rec & Wellness)

Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

The role focuses on creating and curating visual content for Recreation & Wellness, including short-form video and social media copy, while collaborating with staff to highlight on-campus programs. It requires a Butler student with related study fields and solid communication and editing skills. Key tasks include planning content, editing media, and monitoring engagement for digital platforms.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Capture photo and video content of Recreation & Wellness programs, events, facilities, and participants.
  • Assist with creating short-form video content (Reels, Stories, TikToks) and other social-first media.
  • Write captions, headlines, and short-form copy aligned with the RecWell brand voice.
  • Assist with planning, creating, and scheduling content for @burecwell’s Instagram and other digital platforms.
  • Edit photos and videos for social media and digital marketing use.
  • Monitor social media engagement, respond to comments/messages when appropriate, and track basic performance metrics.
  • Collaborate with Recreation & Wellness staff to identify content opportunities and tell compelling stories.
  • Support on-campus marketing efforts such as event coverage, tabling, and outreach initiatives as needed.

Requirements

  • Current Butler University student (preferrably 1st - 3rd year)
  • Majoring or minoring in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Digital Media, or related field
  • Familiarity with social media platforms, especially Instagram
  • Basic photo/video editing skills (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Creative, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or as part of a team
  • Ability to manage deadlines and adapt to fast-moving content needs.
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Butler University

Butler University is a nationally ranked, premier institution located in Indianapolis, one of the Midwest’s largest and most dynamic cities. Nationally recognized for excellence in First-Year Experiences, Study Abroad, Undergraduate Business, and its Pharmacy and PA programs, Butler boasts an impressive 98 percent placement rate, providing a hands-on, future-focused education across seven colleges, including the newly established Founder’s College. In addition to its national accolades, Butler University is ranked No. 1 in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report, a distinction that highlights the University’s continued excellence and leadership in the region. The campus and surrounding Indianapolis community is enriched by Butler’s renowned programs in the arts and athletics. Clowes Memorial Hall—ranked the 60th best-selling theatre venue in the world by ticket sales—hosts hundreds of events annually including performances by the internationally recognized Butler Ballet. In athletics, Butler competes at the NCAA Division I level in the BIG EAST Conference and Pioneer Football League. The Bulldogs’ legacy includes back-to-back NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship Game appearances in 2010 and 2011, and their home court, Hinkle Fieldhouse, remains one of the nation’s most iconic basketball venues.

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
2.4K employees (176 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
317.6K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$185.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
51.2%
Direct
42.6%
Referral
4.9%
Social
0.9%
Paid
0.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2.4K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
130 (5% of company)

Funding

Total Funding
$22.5M
Last Raise
$22.5M
Grant, 2 years ago

Funding History

  • Aug 2024
    Grant • $22.5M

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