IU College of Arts and Sciences Office of Communications and Marketing

The College of Arts and Sciences is searching for a student social media specialist to support and grow the College’s social media presence. 

We are looking for a multi-media storyteller to help our social media team promote the value of the College to prospective and current students by telling stories about the student experience, academic programs, research, and a wide variety of opportunities and events. We seek to create content that reflects the College’s many diverse communities and supports our goal to create a culture that welcomes and values all students, faculty, and staff.

 The social media specialist will contribute to the:

• creation of social media strategy
• development of relevant marketing campaigns featuring high-quality content
• management of the College’s existing accounts (Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook)

Applicants must have exceptional communication skills, a creative spirit, and an enthusiasm for sharing the College’s story with our prospective and current students.

Requirements:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with social media
• Must be available to work at least 10 hours per week
• Must be able to write, edit, and revise content with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to create and edit quality video content
• Enthusiasm for teamwork and willingness to take initiative

It is preferable for applicants to own a smartphone and laptop. Work hours are flexible within a regular weekly schedule. The ability to attend and cover some College-related evening and/or weekend events would be appreciated.

We prefer that candidates also have:

• Experience with graphic design; ability to work in one or more of the following: Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, InDesign
• Photography skills
• Ability to work at least one entire academic year.

Note: Students can apply to earn internship credit while working in this position.

Please send your cover letter and resume to the College’s Communications and Marketing social media team: collcomm@iu.edu.