Social Media Intern

Wichita State University Careers

Wichita, Kansas

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Brand Marketing (Branding), Calculators, Campaigns, Caption Writing, Communication Skills, Content Development, Copying Machines, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, Facebook, Improvement Metrics, Marketing Strategy, Media Campaigns, Mentoring, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Multitasking, Office Equipment, Online Marketing, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Printers, Project/Program Management, Schedule Development, Social Media, Storytelling, Team Player, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Wichita, Kansas
POSTED
1 day ago

Department
Student Engagement & Belonging

Campus Location
Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type
Part Time

Pay
12.00 an hour, up to 20 hours per week

Work Schedule; work is performed on-site and in person.
Monday-Friday with some evening and weekend hours occasionally

Export Compliance Requirement
No export control requirement.

Job Story
Under general supervision, this student position performs duties related to social media management and
digital storytelling for Student Engagement & Belonging. Responsibilities include creating engaging content that
promotes programs, services and events while maintaining brand voice and consistency across all platforms.
This position supports the marketing strategy of the office by developing and scheduling social media content
that enhances awareness, engagement and student participation across campus

Job Summary
A student assistant will carry out administrative and technical tasks requested by a supervisor. Depending on the area the student assistant is employed in, they may assist and mentor other students or provide support throughout the campus in various forms.

Job Duties
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
• Create, schedule and publish content for social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X, etc.) to
promote Student Engagement & Belonging programs and services.
• Develop engaging captions, stories, reels and short-form videos that align with WSU and Student
Engagement & Belonging branding and voice.
• Collaborate with staff and departments within Student Engagement & Belonging to gather information
and content for events, campaigns and initiatives.
• Assist in monitoring social media accounts, responding to messages, comments and engaging with
followers to foster community and belonging.
• Capture photo and video content at events and around campus for use in future social media posts and
digital campaigns.
• Track social media insights and engagement metrics to help improve content performance and reach.
• Contribute creative ideas to social media strategies, campaigns and ways to connect with student
audiences.
• Maintain an organized library of social media content, photos, videos and templates for easy access and
consistent use.
• Perform other social media-related duties as assigned

Required Education
High School diploma or equivalent. Enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours at Wichita State University.

Additional Requirements
Required Qualifications
• Must maintain good academic standing
• Must be a student at Wichita State University and enrolled in at least 6 credit hours

Required Experience
This is specific to each position and department. See additional requirements and preferences.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
• Strong attention to detail, creativity and organization.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of students, staff and campus partners.
• Experience creating content for social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and X.
• Familiarity with social media trends, analytics and engagement strategies.
• Basic understanding of digital marketing, branding and storytelling.
• Experience with Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, etc.) for content
creation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear, engaging captions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and adapt to feedback.
• Demonstrates professionalism, ethical behavior and respect in all interactions


Physical Requirements
Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.

 

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