Part-Time Undergraduate Social Media Assistant

University Park, IL (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

The role owns the creation, scheduling, and ongoing management of the department’s social media presence, coordinating content from planning through publication, event coverage, and analysis to boost reach.

  • Owns content calendar, captions, and review processes
  • Monitors engagement and informs strategy

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain a social media content calendar.
  • Create engaging Instagram posts, stories, and short-form videos.
  • Highlight student experiences, faculty achievements, research, courses, alumni, and department events.
  • Attend selected events to take photographs and videos.
  • Draft captions and prepare content for department review.
  • Monitor account activity and respond or refer questions as appropriate .
  • Track basic engagement metrics and recommend ways to improve the account’s reach and effectiveness.
  • Ensure that content is professional, inclusive, accurate , and consistent with Penn State and College of Engineering communication standards.

Requirements

  • The position is open to Penn State undergraduate students.

Preferred

  • Strong written and visual communication skills.
  • Familiarity with Instagram, including posts, stories, reels, and basic analytics.
  • Experience with photography, video editing, graphic design, or social media content creation.
  • Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage a regular posting schedule.
  • Good judgment regarding professional communication, privacy, and appropriate online content.
  • Interest in architectural engineering, engineering education, student life, or departmental communications.
  • Familiarity with tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or similar platforms is desirable but not required.
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Part-Time Undergraduate Social Media Assistant

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