Student Digital Communication Specialist

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

Deadline to Apply:

04/28/2024

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.
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 background check and/or drug screen.