Rec Sports Social Media Student Assistant

Atlanta, GA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own and coordinate Mercer University and Sheffield Gym’s social media presence, focusing on student engagement, content development, and cross-functional collaboration with staff and student employees across main workstreams like platform management and brand representation.

Own social media content planning and posting cadence.
Collaborate with staff to ensure timely execution of campaigns and postings.
Monitor platforms and maintain professional online presence for the institution and gym.

Job Description

Requirements

Currently enrolled as a Mercer University student.
Strong interest in social media, marketing, communications, fitness, wellness, recreation, or a related area.
Familiarity with Instagram and other major social media platforms.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Dependable, organized, and able to meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently while also collaborating with staff and student employees.
Professional judgment when representing Mercer University and Sheffield Gym online.

Mercer University

Mercer University is one of America’s oldest and most distinctive institutions of higher learning, offering rigorous programs that span the undergraduate liberal arts to doctoral-level degrees. Founded by early 19th century Baptists, Mercer — while no longer formally affiliated with the Baptist denomination — remains committed to an educational environment that embraces the historic Baptist principles of intellectual and religious freedom, while affirming values that arise from a Judeo-Christian understanding of the world.

Macon, Georgia, USA

2.7K employees (132 in marketing)

mercer.edu

Salaries

Social Media median pay in the United States

$78K/yr

Most pay falls between $64K and $100K. Based on 4,028 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size

106 (4% of company)

Median Tenure

2.3 years

Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)

Funding

Total Funding

$1M

Last Raise

$1M

Grant, 4 years ago

Funding History

Dec 2021
Grant • $1M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors

502.9K

Monthly Google Ads Budget

$547.5K

Traffic Source Mix

40.9%

Direct

47.6%

Referral

10%

Social

0.8%

Paid

0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2.7K

News about Mercer University

Mercer receives $25,000 grant from Gulfstream Aerospace to support School of Engineering

Dec 12, 2025 • Mercer University

Elon team visits with leaders of Roberts Academy at Mercer University

Dec 8, 2025 • Elon University

Mercer named 2025-2026 College of Distinction

Nov 20, 2025 • Mercer University

Links

mercer.edu

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