Media Assistant - Undergraduate

Media Assistant – Undergraduate

The College of Engineering is seeking two creative and motivated student leaders to collaborate with COE’s Communication & Marketing and Engineering Recruitment teams to develop engaging, year‑round social media content. These students will play a key role in showcasing the Villanova Engineering experience through authentic storytelling, event coverage, and student‑driven campaigns.

• Create social media content highlighting College of Engineering events, programs, and student experiences.
• Capture and produce short‑form video content (e.g., Instagram Reels, Tik Tok‑style videos, stories).
• Conduct and feature student interviews, day‑in‑the‑life content, and event coverage.
• Lead and participate in social media takeovers to provide authentic student perspectives.
• Identify and develop student‑centered content based on social media trends.
• Work closely with the Communications team to ensure branding consistency and strategic messaging.
• Attend select campus events and outreach programs to gather content.

• Current Villanova University student.
• Strong interest in social media, marketing, storytelling, or communications.
• Experience with content creation tools (e.g., Instagram, Tik Tok, Canva, Adobe Suite) preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
• Creative mindset with attention to detail and brand alignment.

• Approximately 10 hours per week (flexible based on schedule and event calendar).

• Gain hands‑on experience in marketing, communications, and digital storytelling.
• Build a professional portfolio of social media and video content.
• Work closely with Communications and Engineering leadership.
• Play a key role in shaping the narrative of the Villanova Engineering student experience.

• Cover letter
• CV/Resume
• Three samples of previous related work or a vision of social media content you would create
• Undergraduate students at the sophomore level or above

• Wage Rate: $13.00 per hour
• Physical demands:
  Normal activities (possible lifting of ~20 lbs.)