Student Marketing, Communications and Social Media Admin

Tulane University•New Orleans, LA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

A significant portion of the position will involve supporting content development for Tulane Surgery and the Tulane Weight Loss Center, including helping build and maintain social media content calendars, brainstorming content ideas, drafting captions, creating graphics, and editing short-form video content. The student will not independently manage departmental social media accounts or be responsible for publishing content. Instead, they will assist with the planning and creation of content under the direction and review of the Department of Surgery’s Marketing & Communications Specialist. Additional responsibilities may include contributing content for the department’s monthly newsletter; assisting with departmental events and promotional efforts; supporting employee recognition initiatives such as birthdays, work anniversaries, and accomplishments; and helping organize, review, and update physician, clinical, and program information as the School of Medicine continues its branding and website transition. This position is ideal for a student interested in gaining practical experience in marketing, communications, social media, public relations, graphic design, or related fields within a large academic and healthcare environment.

Requirements

Must be eligible for Federal Work Study
Must be a sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate-level student
Strong written communication and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Interest in marketing, communications, social media, graphic design, public relations, or a related field preferred
Familiarity with social media platforms and basic content creation tools preferred
Ability to work independently while also collaborating with the Department of Surgery Marketing & Communications team

Responsibilities

Provide support for marketing, communications, and administrative projects within the Tulane University School of Medicine Department of Surgery.
Assisting with the development of social media content for Tulane Surgery and the Tulane Weight Loss Center
Helping create and maintain content calendars for both social media platforms
Drafting captions, brainstorming content ideas, and helping identify timely opportunities for social media engagement
Creating graphics and assisting with short-form video and Reel editing
Assisting with content development for the Department of Surgery's monthly newsletter
Supporting event planning, promotion, and coordination as needed
Helping maintain internal recognition efforts, including monthly birthdays, work anniversaries, faculty and staff accomplishments, and other departmental milestones
Assisting with the organization and updating of physician and clinical information as the School of Medicine continues its branding and website transition
Reviewing and organizing content to help ensure physician, program, and clinical information is accurate, current, and ready for future website and marketing updates
Providing general administrative support for marketing and communications projects
Assisting with other marketing and communications needs as assigned