Student Assistant for Social Research Journal: Social Media & Promotion

The New School • New York City, NY

343d • $16

About The Position

Social Research: An International Quarterly, an academic journal based at the New School for Social Research, is seeking a work-study-eligible advanced undergraduate or graduate student to fill an hourly part-time (up to 10 hrs/week) position running the journal's social media and helping with promotion. Expected start day is late August-early September 2023 with expectation to commit to the position through Academic Year 2023/24. This position comes with room for growth and career mentorship to learn about and gain experience in editorial management, journal production, and marketing & publicity.

Requirements

• Current New School student with strong background or interest in social sciences, humanities, liberal arts, and publishing.
• Experience in social media management and strong knowledge of various social media platforms, especially Twitter and Instagram.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using Google Suite.
• Experience using Wix or other web-hosting platforms.
• Design capabilities to create graphics for social media using Canva, Illustrator, and/or Photoshop.
• Detail-oriented multitasker.
• Federal work-study award for AY 2023/24.
• Ability to adhere to University COVID-19 Policy and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement social media strategy for the journal under the direction of the journal's editor and managing editor, focusing on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
• Research best algorithmic practices and trends in content creation and communications for various platforms.
• Keep track, evaluate, and share social media analytics with the entire journal team.
• Participate in other promotion efforts, such as regular Mailchimp newsletters.

Benefits

• Career mentorship and growth opportunities in editorial management, journal production, and marketing & publicity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed