Marketing & Outreach Assistant - World Languages & Cultures

Responsibilities

• With guidance & materials from dept staff/faculty, develop content for use on digital social media platforms. Research, monitor, and evaluate ideas, tools, trends, and applications to increase engagement and followers.
• Research, create, and implement ideas to promote the unit's programs, events, accomplishments, etc.
• Promote, help organize, and assist in putting on department (and student club) events. As needed- to take photos/videos for posting online.
• Convey department messaging in a meaningful, understanding manner.
• Learn new software and/or digital platforms as needed for the role.
• Follow instructions, meet deadlines, and deliver quality work.
• Learn and use various multimedia and tools (including Canva) to enhance social media posts. (videos, graphics, photos, etc.)

Requirements

• Experience in managing social media pages for a student organization, business, department, or brand.
• Knowledge of social media trends. Ability to research & implement new trends.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills, including proofreading skills.
• Ability to interact well with faculty, staff, and students from various cultures.
• Knowledge & proficiency to use (or learn) necessary tools, including Canva.
• Basic photography and videography skills. (Some familiarity with photo/video editing is a plus.)
• Professional, self-motivated, and responsible, with the ability to follow instructions, act independently, take initiative, and achieve results.