Social Media Assistant

Job Description:

Social Media Assistant

time type

Part time

posted on

Posted 3 Days Ago

job requisition id

R0025860

Students may only have 5 open job applications at a time.

Work Experience:

Intermediate (Developing Skills)

Work Experience Description:

Ideal for students who have begun gaining relevant experience and are building their skills through internships, part-time jobs, or significant projects. Typically aimed at sophomores or juniors who have completed a combination of introductory and advanced coursework.

Job Summary

Assists in planning, designing, and producing content for official BYUH social media accounts across various platforms. Supports digital communications efforts and management of social media platforms.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assists in developing, creating, and curating engaging content (text, image, and video) for various BYUH social media platforms, ensuring it aligns with the university's voice and mission.
• Manage day-to-day activities on social media platforms, including posting, monitoring, responding to comments, messages, and emails, and engaging with followers to build a strong online community.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) across social media platforms. Prepare regular reports on performance metrics and use data to inform content strategy.
• Work closely with the marketing and communications, and design teams to ensure consistent messaging and branding across all social media platforms. Coordinate with external talent when necessary.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest social media trends, tools, and best practices. Suggest and implement new features, tools, or strategies to enhance the brand's social media presence.
• Help support and train other BYUH departments in their social media efforts.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a content calendar to ensure timely and coordinated social media posts across all platforms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Videography: Knowledge of composition, lighting, framing, and editing for videos. Familiar with Premiere Pro, or other comparable video editing platforms.
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, concise, and engaging messages.
• Multitasking and Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple social media projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Graphic Design: Knowledge of graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Canva) to create visually appealing social media content.

Work Experience

Must have previous social media or digital media work experience.

Additional Requirements

Please provide a portfolio of previous social media/video/photo work, showcasing your experience and creativity. Applicants who do not provide examples of their work will not be considered for the position.

Physical Demands

Typical office environment

Base Rate Per Hour:

14.00

*All employees must follow the university’s Dress and Grooming Standards.

*Preferably able to work during breaks (except Teaching Assistants, Research Assistants, EIL Mentors, and Tutors).

Welcome

Welcome and thank you for your interest in a job at BYU–Hawaii. We offer a variety of employment opportunities and an attractive work environment that supports diversity and excellence. Whether or not this is your first student job we look forward to completing the University's mission of coming to learn and going forth to serve.

IMPORTANT: To start working at BYU–Hawaii and the Polynesian Cultural Center, all new hires must complete the Form I-9 to verify their eligibility to work in the U.S. As part of the I-9 process, prospective employees are required to provide certain documents to prove identity and work authorization. Please click here to see the list of acceptable documents. You must bring with you the actual document. No photocopies are allowed.

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Equal Opportunity

BYU–Hawaii is an equal opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, age, color, sex, disability, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. BYU–Hawaii’s commitment to equal opportunity includes and applies to:

• Recruiting, hiring, and training

• Upgrading, promoting, and transferring

• Discipline, layoff, and termination

• Conditions and privileges of employment

• Compensation and benefits

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