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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Penn State Student Media Network is seeking a motivated, creative undergraduate student to assist with content planning, creation, and posting for the organization’s Instagram account. This position will also assist with analytics gathering and creating reports.
Primary job duties include:
- Collaborate with Penn State Student Media Network on developing and executing the content strategy
- Capture and edit photos to be used as Instagram Feed posts
- Capture and edit short-form videos to be used as Instagram Reels
- Write captions and design graphics as needed for posts
- Collect data monthly and assist with analysis and reporting
The position will require some availability during regular office hours as well as attendance at events, which may fall on evenings and weekends
The ideal candidate must be a self-starter and enjoy interacting with students, faculty, and staff. Candidates must have experience with photography and multimedia content. Preferred qualifications include a working knowledge of the Instagram platform and experience with Canva and/or Adobe software.
This is a paid position with a commitment of 5-10 hours per week and a rate of $15/hour. Please upload a cover letter and resume to apply, including relevant social media handles to showcase your work.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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About Penn State University
The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation. ARL-Penn State supports national security, economic competitiveness, and quality of life through Education; Scientific discovery; Technology demonstration; and Transition to application. As a designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC), ARL-Penn State conducts essential research, development, and systems engineering in support of our nations priorities free from conflict of interest or competition with commercial industry.
What you'll do
- The Social Media Assistant will assist with content planning, creation, and posting for the organization's Instagram account. Responsibilities include capturing and editing photos and videos, writing captions, and collecting data for analysis and reporting.
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