FWS Fall 2026, Undergraduate Research Marketing and Communications Student Assistant

Lexington, KY (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own campus content creation and coordination for digital channels, turning interviews, shoots, and events into a cohesive social and email narrative.

  • Content Production: Own multi-format content from writing to production within brand standards.
  • Liaison & Production: Coordinate with students, faculty, ambassadors; lead photo/video shoots and Instagram takeovers.
  • Analytics & Optimization: Track social and website metrics to improve reach and recruitment campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assisting with the creation, editing, production, coordination, and implementation of creative content for the program's digital accounts and other assets, working within brand standards.
  • Writing appropriate media, including press releases social media features.
  • Creating graphics promoting events, resources and other initiatives.
  • Interviewing ambassadors, students, research faculty, and alumni.
  • All aspects of photography and video production (filming, editing, etc).
  • Assisting with managing content calendars.
  • Developing communication strategies; design, organize, and execute strategic communication.
  • Tracking analytics and identifying areas to optimize online presence.
  • Serving as liaison to students and faculty to coordinate photo and video content for Instagram and email campaigns; partner to implement Instagram takeovers promoting research and recruiting events.
  • Evaluating and reporting on social media and website analytics.

Requirements

  • Enrolled full-time at UK as an undergraduate.
  • Strong written and verbal communication.
  • High level of creativity.
  • Be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines.
  • Meaningful understanding of the UK campus.

Preferred

  • Social media content management and graphic design. Marketing, Integrated Strategic Communications majors preferred.
  • Video editing and photography experience
  • Experience with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok
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