Digital Content Creator 2 (Student)(FWS)

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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

 

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Social Media

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Summary:

The Digital Content Creator is responsible for collaborating on innovative social media strategies to engage target audiences, documenting university events through photography and video, and researching social media trends to inform content creation. Monitors post engagement, ensures consistent tone across platforms, and supports content calendar management while providing feedback on social media tools. Performs additional related tasks as needed.

Essential Functions

•  Work with the UCM social media manager to contribute to the development of an innovative social media content strategy for American University’s main social media accounts from concept to creation, which focuses on key enrollment initiatives and engagement with target audiences.
•  Attend university events and programs to document through video and photography; support the creation of academic, student support, mini mic, trendy, and other content.  
• Research trends and engagement strategies within social media platforms; gather feedback from students and other university community members to inform content strategy.
• Monitor engagement of social media posts within platforms; provide feedback on adjusting strategy as needed. Help create a consistent tone and voice for social media outlets.
• Add to the university’s social media directory and social media content calendar; provide feedback on commencement toolkits and social media documents that will assist unit-managed accounts with content creation.  
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Acting Strategically.
• Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions. 
• Thinking Broadly.
• Prioritizing and Organizing.
• Developing Plans.
• Acquiring and Analyzing Information.
• Building a Customer Focused Organization.
• Acquiring and Analyzing Information.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.
• Student.
• Federal Work Study (FWS).
• 10 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $17.95 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

•   High school diploma or equivalent.
•   Less than 1 year of relevant experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

•   1-3 years of relevant experience.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• American University is an E-Verify employer.

• Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

 

Current American University Employees

American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.

 

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