Social Media Student Employee

About the role

The College of Sciences and Mathematics’ (COSAM) Communications and Marketing team is seeking a creative, organized, and dependable student social media coordinator to support COSAM’s social media presence. This position offers hands-on experience in social media planning, content creation, digital storytelling, analytics, and higher education communications.

Responsibilities

• Help plan, create, schedule, and publish content for COSAM’s social media platforms
• Write engaging captions and adapt messaging for different platforms and audiences
• Develop student-focused content highlighting the COSAM experience, including classes, research, student organizations, events, and campus life
• Capture photos and short-form video content at COSAM events, programs, and other activities
• Create and edit social media graphics, videos, reels, stories, and other digital content
• Maintain a social media content calendar and help ensure content is timely, accurate, and consistent
• Monitor COSAM’s social media channels for relevant comments, messages, mentions, and engagement opportunities
• Identify emerging social media trends and recommend appropriate ways for COSAM to participate
• Track social media performance and assist with preparing analytics reports
• Coordinate with student writers, photographers, and other members of the Communications and Marketing team
• Help identify and feature students, faculty, alumni, and staff in social media content
• Ensure content follows Auburn University branding, accessibility, and social media guidelines
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Current Auburn University student in good academic standing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with major social media platforms, particularly Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
• Ability to write concise, engaging, and accurate social media copy
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage deadlines and a content calendar
• Good judgment and professionalism when representing COSAM and Auburn University online
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate with a team
• Willingness to attend and capture content at occasional events outside regular office hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or experience in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, graphic design, or a related field
• Experience managing social media for a student organization, business, publication, or other organization
• Experience creating short-form video content for Instagram Reels or similar platforms
• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or other design and video-editing tools
• Basic photography and videography skills
• Familiarity with social media analytics and scheduling tools
• Interest in STEM fields, higher education, or science communication
• Knowledge of digital accessibility and AP style

Application Materials

Submit a cover letter and three to five examples of social media or digital content as additional documents. Examples may include published posts, graphics, short-form videos, social media accounts managed, or a sample content portfolio.

Benefits

• Gain valuable work experience to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about future career goals
• Build your network by interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students, leading to valuable connections and potential mentors
• Make a difference by contributing to the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work performed by students and employees