Songwriting Department Student Assistant

Berklee College of Music • Boston, MA

3d • $17

About The Position

In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements: Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters. Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN). Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable. A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester. Federal Work Study student may apply. In good disciplinary standing. Must be located in the U.S. For complete program details, please go to our website: www.berklee.edu/se. The Social Media/Office Assistant will support the Songwriting Dept in creating and managing Instagram content on a weekly basis. The position requires a lot of creativity and interaction with members of the Songwriting Dept, guests, and students. This employee will be responsible for interviewing faculty, students in the major, and visiting artists. Candidates must be organized, detail-oriented, and creative, with strong communication skills and a passion for storytelling through social media. The ideal candidate is a Songwriting Major who is already very involved with other students and events in the Song Major.

Requirements

• Must have demonstrated the ability to handle Instagram content (reels, stories, and photos) and interactions at a high level (Please attach a link to your artist or personal Instagram somewhere in your application. If you do not, you will not be considered).
• Must be comfortable using video editing apps (such as iMovie or CapCut) to edit videos and content and must own a mobile device with the app(s) installed (we cannot provide a device or apps).
• Must be comfortable interviewing others and filming them for content.
• Must be comfortable being on camera and having your voice narrate content and conduct interviews.
• Will be required to come up with creative content ideas on your own and be able to schedule posts.
• Must be able to understand what is and what isn’t appropriate content for a business Instagram.
• Will be asked to make posters/flyers on occasion (Using Canva or something similar is acceptable)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for creating content on the Songwriting Department Instagram including video content and poster images.
• Video content will involve interviewing faculty, students, and visiting artists to the Songwriting Department.
• Will be expected to frequently post content on the department Instagram (weekly minimum) during Spring and Fall semester (not expected to work during Summer semester).
• Must attend the Song Student Leadership weekly meetings on Thursdays from 6:00pm-7:00pm.
• Will be expected to be an active member of the team who will reach out on their own to teachers and students to create content.
• Must be willing to attend Songwriting Department events which may occur in the evenings or weekend.
• Will be scheduled for some office time for meetings about social media or desk work.

What This Job Offers

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