Job Title: Student Content Creator
Requisition Number: DU11982
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 filming, editing and posting on TikTok and Instagram Reels
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 and Creative Services Director in UK Public Relations and Strategic Communication and Marketing and Brand Strategy, the Student Content Creator will create TikTok videos for the university's TikTok account – focusing on content that resonates with current and prospective students. Job duties will include regularly producing TikTok videos and Instagram Reels that showcase what it's like to be a UK student. Working within our communication and marketing strategy, this position will share knowledge of digital content creation and make student-focused videos.
The qualified applicant will leverage current trends to create original content for the university's TikTok with direction and input from the Digital Director and the Creative Services Director. This position will offer excellent opportunities for:
· Real world, on the job experience· Content creation 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 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 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.
