Job Number: #121
Job Details
Job Title: Social Media Ambassador with our Creative Marketing and Communications Team
Service/Unit area: Marketing & Communications
Hiring Managers Name: Chris Beuoy, Dijon Davis & Kristen Eighner
NetId: eighner3
Hiring Managers Email: Editor@Vetmed.illinois.edu
Hourly Rate: $17/ hour
Job Type: Communications
Work Schedule: Flexible hours (Approximately 1-4 per week with 1-2 posts per week or 1 video every 4 weeks)
Job Description
The Office of Communications and Marketing at the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois is looking for a creative veterinary student who wants to help elevate the stories of our amazing faculty and students. We have openings for a first-year (Class of 2030) social media enthusiast to help tell our stories through writing, photography, and video.
Social Media Ambassador Job Description: The social media team member will:
- Tell your stories from the front line! Take photos or videos of students, faculty, staff, and patients that showcase our hospital and college’s excellent care and education.
- Capture special moments at events or student club/organizations.
- Easy process for submitting stories and your ideas for additional content is always welcome.
- Have additional opportunities to photograph events, host social media take-overs, and more!
The social media ambassador will become part of the Vet Med Social Media Team and will be looked to for ideas and content throughout the year.
If you have questions about these opportunities, email editor@vetmed.illinois.edu.
Job Requirements
Requirements: Veterinary medicine student; excellent oral and written skills; accuracy; creativity; storyteller, initiative. Good judgment about situations, a commitment to patient confidentiality, and understanding client approval is needed when featured.
Skills: Familiar with Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Instagram stories. Experience with editing apps or software a plus.
Number of positions available: 1