Part-Time Social Media Assistant

This position is part of the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering Marketing and Communications team, serving as the central lead for strategic marketing initiatives, services, and communication needs on the Bloomington campus. The role reports to the Associate Director of Marketing and Communications.

Responsibilities

• Pitches creative social media content ideas that showcase student life, academics, research, and events at the Luddy School.
• Plans, films, edits, and delivers engaging photo and video content for Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms.
• Writes draft captions and assists with developing social media content that aligns with the Luddy School's voice and brand.
• Coordinates with student organizations, ambassadors, and volunteers to recruit participants and organize content opportunities.
• Serves as a liaison between the Marketing and Communications team and the student community, identifying trends, stories, and opportunities for authentic student-focused content.
• Manages assigned content projects from concept through completion, meeting deadlines and communicating progress with the marketing team.
• Applies university and Luddy School brand guidelines while contributing creative ideas and fresh approaches to digital storytelling.
• Collaborates with marketing team members to support social media campaigns, special events, and other communications initiatives.
• Attends campus events to capture photo and video content for the Luddy School's social media channels.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at Indiana University.
• Beginning level of experience using multimedia production tools like Adobe Premiere, Canva, Adobe Express, etc.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Demonstrates clear communication skills, dependability, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Consistent use of communication and project management tools such as Teams, Asana, OneDrive, Outlook, etc.

Pay

$13.50 per hour

Schedule

• 5-10 hours weekly.
• Flexible schedule, occasional weekend hours, holiday breaks not required.
• 1 weekly meeting with supervisor between the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Benefits

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits. While this is a part-time student position, benefits available to full-time staff include:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU.
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting.
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options.
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses.
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year.
• Generous paid time off plans.
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).