Job TitleFWS Summer 2024, Student Content Creator.Requisition NumberDU11986Department Name1B531:Federal Work StudyWork Location640 S Broadway, Lexington, KY 40508Salary Range$12.00Type of PositionStudentPosition Time Status Part-TimeRequired Education
Must be an enrolled student at UK.
Required Related Experience
Knowledge of filming, editing and posting on TikTok and Instagram Reels.
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Physical Requirements
Sitting and standing for long periods of time.
Shift
As needed, up to 15 hours per-week.
Job Summary
• Create content and help maintain the university’s TikTok and Instagram accounts.
• Stay on top of TikTok and Instagram trends and brainstorm ways to leverage trends on UK’s social media accounts.
• Produce content that showcases student life at UK, meets the needs of our student community
• Set benchmarks for content performance.
• Develop content designed to resonate with current and prospective UK students.
• Monitor social media for sentiment and trends.
• Engage with the university’s social media audience.
• Help team with other social media and video projects as needed.
• Work with fellow student workers on content ideas and strategy.
For more information, please contact: Blair Conner, Phone: (859) 257-6398, Email: blair@uky.edu
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Microsoft Office Suite.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
• Strong oral and written language skills.
• Eager and self-starter, always seeking content ideas.
• Knowledge of filming, editing and posting on TikTok and Instagram Reels.
• 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.
Deadline to Apply04/28/2024University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen.
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