Student Digital Communication Specialist

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: 15 days ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Student Digital Communication Specialist
Requisition Number DU11984
Department Name 3R150:Marketing and Brand Strategy
Work Location Lexington, KY
Salary Range $10/hr
Type of Position Student
Position Time Status Part-Time
Required Education
Must be an enrolled student at UK.
Required Related Experience
Knowledge of social media best practices
Required License/Registration/Certification
n/a
Physical Requirements
Sitting or standing for long periods of time.
Shift
Flexible; up to 15 hours per week
Job Summary
This is a student position in the UK Public Relations and Strategic Communications and Marketing and Brand Strategy offices. Under the direction of the Digital Director, the Student Digital Communication Specialist will assist in maintaining and enhancing the university’s social media. Working within our communication and marketing strategy, the Student Digital Communication Specialist will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the dynamic field of communication, working on real-time projects and helping to shape the university’s digital narrative.
 
This position will offer excellent opportunities for: 
  • Real world, on the job experience 
  • Content planning and portfolio building 
  • Working with campus leadership
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
  • Strong oral and written language skills 
  • Eager and self-starter, always seeking content ideas 
  • Knowledge of what content would be of interest to current and prospective UK students 
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
  • Commitment to organization and time management 
  • Ability to represent yourself professionally as a representative of UK Public Relations and Strategic Communication and Marketing and Brand Strategy 
  • Knowledge of university social media best practices  
  • Must have ability to work a flexible schedule 
  • Ability to work independently and sometimes virtually 


Open to constructive feedback 
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply 04/28/2024
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