Social Media Marketing Assistant (Student/Work Study)

Responsibilities

• Social Media
• - Participate in brainstorming sessions for content across various social media platforms, with a heavy focus on short-form videos and TikTok.
• - Produce videos to portray UM-Flint's brand in a positive light.
• - Create content for UM-Flint's official social media channels.
• - Collaborate with the social media specialist and photographer/videographer on content creation.
• - Write captions for social media posts that are appropriate to our audience and platform.
• - Monitor competitors and peers for trends.
• - Understanding of the role of photography, graphics and videography in social media engagement and content creation.
• - Attention to Best Practices:
• - Keep an eye out for social media trends and issues of note in platforms (mainly TikTok). Brainstorm ways we can incorporate those themes in our social media.

Requirements

• Students who wish to apply for this position should be UM-Flint sophomores, juniors or seniors and preferably have strong interests and skills in marketing, content creation, public relations and/or social media.
• Applicants should also have an inherent curiosity in researching emerging social media trends and evaluating their potential use at UM-Flint.

Preferred

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail and creativity.
• Proficiency in using social media platforms and content management systems.
• Basic understanding of digital marketing principles and practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Familiarity with graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.
• Familiarity with video editing tools (both in-app and dedicated applications like Adobe Premiere) is preferred.
• Demonstrate reliability and flexibility to assist during high-impact university events when coverage is needed.
• Being comfortable interacting with students, staff and event attendees when capturing content.