Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Student Content Creator in Lexington

Job Title: Student Content Creator Requisition Number: DU14080 Department: 3R150: Marketing and Brand Strategy Work Location: Lexington, KY Salary: $10/hr Type: Student Position Time Status: Part-Time Required Education: Must be an enrolled student at UK. Required Experience: Knowledge of filming, editing and posting on TikTok and Instagram Reels. Required License: n/a Physical Requirements: Sitting or standing for long periods of time. Shift: Flexible; up to 15 hours per week. Job Summary This is a student position in the UK Public Relations and Strategic Communications and Marketing and Brand Strategy offices. Under the direction of the Digital Director and Creative Services Director in UK Public Relations and Strategic Communication and Marketing and Brand Strategy, the Student Content Creator will create TikTok videos for the university’s TikTok account – focusing on content that resonates with current and prospective students. Job duties will include regularly producing TikTok videos and Instagram Reels that showcase what it’s like to be a UK student. Working within our communication and marketing strategy, this position will share knowledge of digital content creation and make student-focused videos. The Qualified Applicant Will Leverage Current Trends To Create Original Content For The University’s TikTok With Direction And Input From The Digital Director And The Creative Services Director. This Position Will Offer Excellent Opportunities For Real world, on the job experience Content creation and portfolio building Working with campus leadership Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Strong oral and written language skills Eager and self-starter, always seeking content ideas Knowledge of filming, editing and posting on TikTok and Instagram Reels Knowledge of what content would be of interest to current and prospective UK students Ability to work independently and as part of a team Commitment to organization and time management Ability to represent yourself professionally as a representative of UK Public Relations and Strategic Communication and Marketing and Brand Strategy Knowledge of university social media best practices Must have ability to work a flexible schedule Ability to work independently and sometimes virtually Open to constructive feedback Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Deadline To Apply: 12/12/2025 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. #J-18808-Ljbffr