Research Fellow-SW

Ohio Wesleyan University • Delaware, OH

6d • Remote

About The Position

The City of Delaware’s Economic Development Department is launching the “A Semester in the City” campaign, a creative storytelling initiative showcasing Delaware’s vibrant downtown, small businesses, and high quality of life through the eyes of local college students. The Research Fellows selected for these positions will act as the Department’s Social Media Influencers and will help shape how others see and experience Delaware by sharing authentic content about what makes this community special. This opportunity is multi-faceted, giving students the opportunity to, first, conduct formal research into effective marketing tactics for other communities and second, implement their findings into a successful marketing campaign for the City.

Requirements

• Must be a student.
• Can have no more than one other job on campus.
• Can work no more than ten hours per week in that position.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
• Must submit a copy of transcript, resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Prof. Georgic at [email protected].

Nice To Haves

• Passionate about storytelling, social media, and community connection.
• Desire to gain professional experience and exposure in marketing, media, and economic development.
• Social media expertise, primarily on TikTok and Instagram.

Responsibilities

• Conduct formal research into effective marketing tactics for other communities.
• Interview social media managers and influencers for similar markets and document findings.
• Generate an initial report detailing best practices for effective social media advertising for the markets studied.
• Apply research findings to key markets for the City of Delaware.
• Record the visibility, interactions, and impact of marketing efforts.
• Maintain a consistent posting rhythm of two posts per week, plus stories.
• Engage with the social media audience and local community online, responding to comments, encouraging visits, and keeping all content professional and positive.

Benefits

• Gain research experience in marketing and economic development under the guidance of the Community Research Fellows Program at OWU and the City of Delaware’s Economic Development Department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed