| Job Title | Communications/Social Media Coordinator |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | DU09521 |
| Department Name | 8E000:College of Arts & Sciences |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Salary Range | $12/hr |
| Type of Position | Student |
| Position Time Status | Part-Time |
| Required Education | N/A |
| Required Related Experience | Applicants must: • have strong communication and writing skills • have experience interviewing and writing compelling stories • be creative • be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines • have experience utilizing social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Hootsuite, Social Studio, etc.), basic Microsoft suite, CS5 (a plus) and AP style guide (a plus) |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | N/A |
| Physical Requirements | (i.e., sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time; carrying or lifting light-weight objects) |
| Shift | 15-20 hours a week |
| Job Summary | The Hive student communications/social media coordinator will primarily manage the College’s social media platforms, but will also have the opportunity to work on marketing and communications projects including: • Interviewing faculty, students and alumni • Writing features for print, web and social media use (including stories for the College’s alumni magazine, Ampersand) • Writing marketing text for brochures, flyers, and other various marketing pieces • Writing press releases • Working closely with the College’s graphic designer and director of digital media on branding/look and feel of the College’s marketing pieces • Plan, organize and write social media posts, as well as creating social media strategic plans for content and continuing statistical analysis of social media accounts. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Strong communication and writing skills, experience interviewing and writing compelling stories, experience utilizing social media for publicity/business (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Hootsuite, Social Studio, etc.), basic Microsoft suite, knowledge using CS5 a plus, knowledge of AP style a plus. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | |
| Deadline to Apply | 08/19/2022 |
| University 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 backgrounds, 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. |
UK offers fulfilling careers in diverse fields supporting our teaching, research and health care missions. We also offer a compelling benefits package, including a generous retirement savings match and a supportive work environment distinguished by a respect for the unique work-life needs of every individual. Our culture of learning also provides tremendous support and resources for ongoing education, training and development.
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