Student Social Media Assistant

and the job listing Expires on October 22, 2026

This position is with the Department of English at Michigan State University. The position is a student social media and communications assistant, who will work closely with faculty and staff in the English department on scheduling and disseminating social media content, video blogging, content posting photography, documenting department and college events, updating department website information, and designing flyers/other promotional materials. Ideal applicant will possess strong/emerging knowledge of the digital media landscape, including various social media sites.

The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to department website content/redesign, optimizing the English department's online visibility through social media outlets, and advertising department events through printed media.

Hourly Pay: approx 5-9/hours per week; $15/hour

Roles and Responsibilities:

Assist in engaging audiences through various social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Create and post social media content as directed by faculty/staff

Writing, editing, and scheduling department news items for social media

Design flyers/posters in order to promote department/college events

Update English department website: inputting information about faculty and student profiles; faculty and student highlights (awards, publications, visiting or in-residence faculty, etc.); alumni profiles/job placements

Attend and document department/college events through social media platforms

Attend meetings with department faculty and staff about promoting department/college events and opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students

Develop lists for possible stories/department highlights to promote on the department website

Give input on content most valuable, interesting, and engaging for current/prospective undergraduate students

Training new students for the communications assistant position

Qualifications:

Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate at Michigan State University

Must have completed at least 2 years of coursework

Must be in good academic standing with the university

Must be able to attend department/college events when required

Knowledge of Facebook, X, Instagram, You Tube, and other similar social media outlets

Effective oral and written communication

Ability to work independently

Demonstrated ability to effectively use social media platforms is desired

Experience creating flyers and advertising materials to promote events is desired

Experience running social media for events is desired