What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Media and Communications Assistant, Politics, Governance, and Economics (Student) position at American University?
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Department:
Time Type:
Part time
Job Description:
Summary:
The SIS Department of Politics, Governance, and Economics (PGE) is seeking a student worker who will be responsible for supporting marketing, communications, and social media. The office is looking for a proactive and effective communicator to help increase our presence on social media, develop our department brand, and assist with the overall external communications of the department. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core values at SIS, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. AU as a whole is committed to Inclusive Excellence and is taking strategic actions to create it.
The SIS Department of Politics, Governance, and Economics (PGE) is seeking a student worker who will be responsible for supporting marketing, communications, and social media. The office is looking for a proactive and effective communicator to help increase our presence on social media, develop our department brand, and assist with the overall external communications of the department. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core values at SIS, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. AU as a whole is committed to Inclusive Excellence and is taking strategic actions to create it.
Responsibilities:
1.) Social Media account management
1.) Social Media account management
- Posting daily to the departmental accounts (Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.)
- Creating and executing a social media strategy and full calendar of posts across all platforms.
- Advising department leadership on effective use and best practices around social media engagement.
- Assisting faculty in social media communications and best practices.
2.) Content creation across all platforms in the department (socials, website, Eventbrite, print flyers, newsletters, etc.):
- Designing promotional materials (flyers, event pages).
- Writing blog posts and feature stories.
- Producing video and photo content.
3.) This position will support special projects and other department initiatives as needed.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Part-Time.
- 15 hours per week.
- This position is for the spring 2025 semester, with strong preference given to students who are able to work during the summer 2025 semester.
Salary Range:
- $17.50 to $18.50 per hour.
Required Education and Experience:
- Upper-level undergraduate or graduate student in communications, public relations, arts/media design, international communications, or related field.
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple social media accounts.
- Proficiency in content creation tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite; Canva).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Knowledge and interest in international affairs are a plus.
Additional Information:
- Applicants are highly encouraged to submit a resume and a portfolio of at least three (3) past graphic design and/or media.
Other Details
- This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
- Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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