OCSE Student Assistant - Content Creator (Admission Communications)

The New School • Lowell, MA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The New School is seeking an enthusiastic, responsible, and creative individual to join the Admission Communications team as a Content Creator. This hybrid role requires on-campus content creation, weekly in-person office time, mandatory staff meetings, and event coverage. The position is integral to Admission Communications and Welcome Center work, supporting the mission of Enrollment Management. Content Team members create content for prospective students, applicants, parents, and families across platforms like Instagram, ZeeMee, and CampusESP, and engage with audiences at events. They work both independently and collaboratively in a positive environment. Candidates will be asked to complete a creative assessment/video editing exercise, and finalists may be asked for references. Communication regarding the position will be via New School email addresses.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a degree program at The New School.
• Familiarity with and enthusiasm for social network sites, social media tools, and associated apps and technology.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Strong video editing skills with desire to learn and troubleshoot challenges.
• Impeccable attention to detail and aesthetics.
• Sound judgment.
• Positive attitude.
• Excellent communicator.
• Highly organized--enjoys organization.
• Self-motivated.
• Enjoys assisting others and providing support.
• Able to focus without being distracted by cell phones, personal social media, and competing responsibilities.
• Familiarity with Instagram, Zeemee, and CampusESP.
• Familiarity with Google applications including Sheets, Docs, Forms, and Slides.
• Extensive experience with Canva video, photo, and design capabilities.
• Must provide a work sample (portfolio).

Responsibilities

• Meet all content deadlines, attend all content team meetings, and represent Admission Communications at in-person and online events.
• Check in daily with Content Managers and Welcome Center professional administrators on our Slack workspace.
• Be comfortable in front of the camera.
• Create dynamic, authentic, approachable multi-media content for our communications platforms that provides an honest view and personal insight into student life.
• Learn and understand our different audiences and platforms, including prospective students, applicants, parents/families, Instagram, ZeeMee, and CampusESP.
• Enjoy connecting with and assisting our audiences, answering questions about student life and admission processes, and providing support.
• Enjoy collaborating with professional staff and other student team members.
• Contribute to a friendly, fun working environment.
• Understand this is a position within a team where all team members are responsible to each other and rely on each other in different ways.
• Be a positive, dependable, responsible resource for our team.
• Complete other content creation and duties as assigned.
• Manage their own time.
• Commit to working 5-8 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

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