Student Job Posting: Social Media Ambassador

POSITION TITLE: Social Media Ambassador
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1
RATE OF PAY: $16 to $23 per hour
EMPLOYMENT TERM: May 2, 2022 to September 2, 2022
HOURS OF WORK: 15 hours per week

The Social Media Ambassador role will assist in building and maintaining the Division of Student's social media presence through content planning and creation for the student audience. The Social Media Ambassador will research, present and implement new methods of engaging students online and will be involved in creating content that fosters school spirit and inclusivity. The successful candidate will also aid in the development of production timelines, design mock-ups, and pitches for creative concepts.

Job Responsibilities

  • Social Media (70%) The successful candidate will propose and create engaging content for the Division of Students' social media channels. This may include creating and distributing digital content, identifying opportunities for engaging with the student audience online, planning the implementation of digital content / programming, and providing communications support across the Division of Students' social media channels.
  • Video Editing (25%) Part of this role will involve creating dynamic social media content and creating short videos. This may include script writing, storyboarding, production, and digital video editing using platforms like Adobe Premiere Pro.
  • Other (5%) Perform other duties as required.

Required Skills

  • Experience with various social media channels including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
  • Experience and familiarity with York University campus life and knowledge of York University student services and activities.
  • Experience with shooting and editing video content for social media.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.

What You Will Gain in this Role

  • Opportunity to gain social media marketing experience.
  • Opportunity to practice personal branding, projecting in front of the camera, and influencing other students online.
  • Opportunity to gain campaign planning, content writing, photography, videography, and multimedia design skills.
Please fill out the VPS Social Media Ambassador: Pre-Interview Questionnaire to apply.