Social Media and Marketing Student Assistant
CSU Careers•Turlock, CA
About The Position
Temporary hourly-intermittent student assistant position available in Strategic Communications & Marketing. This position is available on or after May 11, 2026 and ending on or before August 31, 2027, with the possibility of reappointment based on budget, department needs, and job performance.
Requirements
- Undergraduate students must be registered/enrolled in a minimum of six (6) Fall/Spring units.
- Post-baccalaureate students in a graduate program must be registered in a minimum of four (4) Fall/Spring units.
- Experience with social media platforms and content creation.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Photography or video editing skills are a bonus.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office software.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner with campus community contacts, including current and potential donors.
- Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Experience working with third-party social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Hey Orca, Sprout Social, Later, etc.)
- Familiarity with social media content editing tools (e.g., Adobe Express, CapCut, or similar).
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, creating and scheduling content for social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.).
- Capture and edit photos/videos for digital marketing campaigns and social posts.
- Support event marketing efforts, including on-site social media coverage and live updates.
- Write compelling captions and copy tailored to each platform.
- Engage with online communities by responding to comments, messages and mentions.
- Help monitor social media trends and analyze performance metrics/data to optimize content and engagement.
- Perform administrative tasks related to social media and marketing projects.
- Collaborate with the MarCom marketing and social media team to brainstorm ideas and identify student stories, accomplishments and other opportunities to share and elevate student voices.
- Represent the MarCom team at campuswide student resource events.
- Serve as a brand ambassador.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
