Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

University Marketing & Communications is seeking an innovative content creator who is well-versed in and passionate about social media trends and technology. A member of the social media team, this position will have the opportunity to create content that tells the story of WashU – including campus life, the academic and research endeavors of students and faculty, etc.

The individual in this position will be an avid storyteller who believes that a picture or video is worth a thousand words and has a keen eye for the smallest details. This role will explore new trends and technology and requires an agile mindset that leads to action and experimentation with new mediums as they arise.

The ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines is a must.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Social Media Content Creation

• Creates engaging content for various social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
• Works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to explore ideas and new ways to present content in a social-friendly tone and format.
• Employs photography, videography, and basic graphic design.
• Performs post-production editing for videography and photography, as well as storyboarding and project management of visual content projects.

Social Media Content Publishing

• Assists in developing and maintaining a social media content calendar.
• Works within University Marketing & Communications processes to upload and organize raw files in server system.

Continuous Improvement

• Entrepreneurial mindset toward learning new things and exploring new opportunities for storytelling/content.
• Monitors, reviews and reports on new trends and technology.
• Instructs and trains interns to capture content that is consistent with visual brand guidelines.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Applicant Special Instructions

Please attach PDF or provide link to professional portfolio.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Working In Social Media Space (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Brand Marketing, Communication Tools, Confidentiality, Content Creation, Curious Mindset, Deadline Management, Detail-Oriented, Flexible Mindset, Graphic Design Software, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Oral Communications, Photography, Prioritization, Proactive Learning, Stress Management, Team Collaboration, Team Communication, Technical Thinking, Thinking Outside of the Box, Videography, Working Independently, Written Communication

Grade

G09

Salary Range

$45,600.00 - $75,300.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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