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Department:
Kogod School of Business
Time Type:
Part time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Job Description:
Summary:
The marketing communications team at the Kogod School of Business
is dedicated to promoting the school’s brand and engaging our
community through innovative and impactful marketing strategies. We
work collaboratively to create content that resonates with our
audience and supports the school’s mission and goals.
We are seeking an astute student worker to assist with day-to-day
projects and activities. In this role, you will help develop
engaging and dynamic multimedia materials, draft and post social
media content, and work directly with core audiences to support the
school’s enrollment initiatives. This role requires a strong
understanding of the social media landscape and exceptional
storytelling skills tailored for digital platforms. Your
contributions will help build brand awareness, reach key
stakeholder audiences, and engage the Kogod community.
Essential Functions:
- Social Media Coordination: Lead on content capture for organic
social media; draft relevant, timely content for social media; use
Canva to create static and motion social media graphic assets;
independently post and schedule social media content following
content calendars.
Website Support: Upload blog articles, draft new web pages, and
other needs within the Content Management System (CMS) as
assigned.
Team Collaboration: Actively listen during and contribute to
team brainstorm sessions and other meetings.
Event Promotion and Support: Assist in the promotion of events
through various channels, ensuring maximum reach and participation.
Attend events to provide live social media coverage and/or
interview faculty, students, staff, alumni, or other key
individuals in support of content development.
Digital Engagement: Monitor and report on digital trends to
help guide our marketing strategies and ensure relevance.
Administrative Support: Provide administrative support to the
marketing communications team as needed.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Part-time.
- 20 hours per week.
Salary Range:
Required Education and Experience:
- Creative Mindset: Ability to think creatively and bring fresh
ideas to the table.
- Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail to ensure
accuracy and quality in all outputs.
- Digital Savvy: Familiarity with social media platforms and
pulse on what’s trending in the digital sphere.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal
communication skills.
- Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse
team of professionals.
- Time Management: Strong organizational and time management
skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Experience: Previous experience in marketing, communications,
or a related field is a plus.
- Software Proficiency: Familiarity with graphic design software
(e.g., Adobe Creative Suite), video editing tools, and content
management systems.
Other Details
- This position is available only to enrolled American
University students.
- Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time
with or without notice.
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