Brigham Young University – Hawaii

Social Media Assistant

USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the social content engine for BYUH under a hands-on assistant role: plan and produce short-form content, film/edit, design visuals, monitor trends, and coordinate cross-team campaigns for campus audiences.

  • Content Creation: Produce and edit short-form video and graphics for BYUH across Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, aligning with campus voice.
  • Collaboration & Campaigns: Coordinate with web, design, writing teams; organize assets and calendars; support integrated campaigns.
  • Community & Analytics: Monitor engagement, respond to comments, track analytics, and ensure timely delivery with brand voice.

Job Description

Responsibilities
  • Assist in planning, creating, and scheduling content across all BYUH social media platforms.
  • Film and edit short-form content for platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
  • Design graphics and visual assets using Canva (and other tools, as needed).
  • Identify social media trends and implement them while maintaining BYUH's voice.
  • Help monitor social media engagement, respond to comments/messages, and track analytics as directed.
  • Participate in on-campus shoots, student spotlights, interviews, and event coverage.
  • Communicate professionally with students, faculty, staff, and external partners—both in person and via email.
  • Collaborate with teams across the university (web, design, writing, etc.) to support integrated campaigns.
  • Maintain a consistent brand voice that aligns with BYUH’s mission and identity.
  • Assist with organizing digital assets, planning content calendars, and keeping projects on schedule.
  • Support the Social Media Manager in other tasks and initiatives as assigned.
Requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to create short-form content, including filming and editing.
  • Proficiency with Canva for graphic creation.
  • Strong communication skills with confidence interacting with people on and off camera.
  • Ability to write clearly and adapt to BYUH’s established brand voice.
  • Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to meet deadlines.
  • Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
Preferred
  • Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro or other video-editing software.
  • Familiarity with Monday.com or other project management tools.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Understanding of best practices for accessibility, social media trends, and platform algorithms.
  • Prior experience working in communications, marketing, or higher education.