Department :

University Relations Salary :

$12.00 per hour

Description :

This position is responsible for creating student-centered content for UHD's social media channels, with an emphasis on video production, as well as posting event listings to media websites.

Social Media Specialist The Ideal Candidate:

Understands and adheres to UHD's social media philosophy, brand standards, and platform-specific communication strategies. Possesses strong writing skills with a keen eye for detail, voice, and tone. Has experience creating, filming, and editing short-form video content. Demonstrates a genuine interest in social media trends, storytelling, and visual communication. Creates engaging, original content for UHD's social media channels, including text, photos, graphics, and videos. Collaborates with university departments and external stakeholders to develop content and campaigns. Stays informed about events and activities across campus to support social media promotion efforts. Attends select campus events to provide real-time social media coverage. Promotes student, faculty, and university stories featured in UHD News through social media channels. Media Relations The ideal candidate assists with promoting UHD events by posting event information to local media and community event calendars.

What You'll Learn Key Takeaways:

How to collaborate effectively with others in a professional environment. How to communicate your ideas clearly and use positive persuasion to achieve project goals. Enhanced writing, photography, videography, and video editing skills. Experience working as part of a professional team in an office setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Working knowledge of social media content creation and management. Experience creating and posting content on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Strong written communication skills. An eye for design and visual storytelling. Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and deadlines.

Qualifications:

Must be a current UHD Student Join Us If you're ready to tell the stories that make our campus shine, submit your résumé and two to three examples of social media content you've created (links or files accepted). We can't wait to see your creativity in action! All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.