Student Marketing Director - Northwestern University

Responsibilities

• Social Marketing: Adapt social media strategies to enhance brand awareness and drive traffic in-store and online on various platforms (Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter/X, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Execute on guidance provided by the Senior Social Media Manager.
• Create regular, original, on-brand content for social media, including copy/storytelling, video, live streams, and photography.
• Manage time and projects by utilizing a team content calendar and submitting content for approval at least 1 week in advance.
• Grow social media audiences on all platforms with the use of promotions, contests, partnerships, and other effective tactics.
• Analyze performance metrics and trends on a weekly basis to refine content creation for optimal outcomes.
• Collaborate with other Student Marketing Directors, influencers, athletes, and administrators through social media content to establish meaningful connections and drive traffic to the store.
• Meet regularly with the Senior Social Media Manager on campaigns, social media best practices, etc.
• Respond to customer service inquiries on social media and through the website.
• In-Store Marketing: Engage university administrators to support and drive traffic to the Campus Store.

Requirements

• Applicants must be enrolled as students at the university where this position is being offered.
• Sophomore or Junior.
• Applicants must be able to work 20 hours a week.
• Creative thinker with a keen eye for engaging content.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environment.
• Up-to-date knowledge of social media trends, algorithms, and best practices.
• Self-starter who takes the initiative.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to build and present reports on your efforts that show an evaluation of your performance and provide leadership with the ability to track results.

Preferred

• Background in Canva Pro and CapCut Pro is a plus!

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• wellness programs
• 401(k) plan
• flex spending
• paid holidays
• paid time off