Student: Marketing​/Studio Assistant

You must be a current UK student to apply to this position. This position is located off-campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK.

• GPA 3.0 or above
• Undergraduate or Graduate student
• Experience with online marketing, selling, and advertising
• Proficient in Canva for creating engaging digital content
• Experience with Tik Tok, Instagram, Pinterest, and Cap Cut

• 15
• Starting trial period at 15 hrs per week - can lead to 20 hrs per week after evaluation (UK students encouraged to apply)
• Availability to work 15 hours per week with a flexible schedule around school commitments

Job Duties/Responsiilities:

• Strong understanding of current social media trends and platform best practices
• Ability to interpret social media analytics and use insights to improve content performance
• Creative mindset with a strong eye for aesthetics, branding, and visual storytelling
• Assist with creating and scheduling engaging social media content
• Help manage social media posting across multiple platforms (i.e Instagram, Tik Tok, Face Book, Pinterest)
• Assist with digital advertising and promotional campaigns
• Support strategies to increase brand awareness, engagement, and sales conversions
• Brainstorm and execute creative marketing ideas and campaigns
• Maintain consistent brand voice and visual identity across all platforms
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team
• Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills

Additional Information:

• - Work in a creative artist’s home studio alongside the artist and two additional assistants.
• Studio is located in South Lexington on a quiet country road, approximately 17-18 miles from the University of Kentucky campus.
• The home is shared with one friendly dog and two friendly cats, so applicants should be comfortable working around animals.
• Assist with a variety of products, including handmade jewelry, ceramics, original artwork, books, vintage items, and creative supplies.
• Position includes a six-week introductory/trial period, with the opportunity for continued employment through the spring/summer based on performance.

• Familiarity with online marketing strategies and digital advertising
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Comfortable using social media platforms, including Tik Tok, Instagram, and Pinterest
• Creative thinker with the ability to generate fresh content and marketing ideas
• Understanding of online selling, e-commerce, or social commerce is preferred
• Ability to analyze social media performance and apply insights to improve results
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team