Digital Media Assistant

Digital Media Assistant Department: Housing-Admin Srvcs & Communic Employment Type: Employee Location: Athens Area Salary: $14.00 Special Instructions to Applicants Instructions for Media Portfolio: Create and upload a 30 second portrait‑style video where you share about the housing move‑in experience. Please make sure you are on camera, so we can see your personality and creativity. We want to get to know you! Position Summary The digital media assistant supports University Housing’s digital communication efforts by creating and managing engaging content across platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube. The assistant will help amplify the on‑campus experience by attending events, capturing authentic student life and producing content that aligns with brand voice and strategy. The assistant will also contribute to content planning, stay up to date on social media trends and support campaigns that drive engagement and build community. Duties & Responsibilities Administrative – Support, communicate, enforce and abide by all university and department policies, procedures and regulations; Attend bi‑weekly team meetings, office hours (3 hrs/wk) and monthly one‑on‑one check‑ins with supervisor; Update and maintain content calendars; Function as a resource for accurate information concerning housing and university operations; Participate in training and in‑service activities; Perform other duties consistent with the purpose of the position as assigned; Work minimum 8 hours a week Social Media – Promote the value of living on campus and foster the on‑campus community through storytelling and engaging content; Assist in the planning, creation and scheduling of content on housing social media channels such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube; Monitor and identify trends, memes and relevant topics to keep content fresh and relatable; Write engaging copy for social media captions, graphics and video content; Collaborate with team members as needed to create branded content for all University Housing platforms; Ensure accuracy and consistency across all posts, including adherence to branding and accessibility guidelines; Regularly check platform analytics and engagement; Attend University Housing events as needed to document on social media; Capture photos of halls and student life with DSLR or phone camera; Manage content timelines by creating and submitting materials in advance to meet approval and scheduled posting deadlines Qualifications Demonstrated experience with social media for a brand Strong communication skills and ability to match tone with a defined brand voice Photography, videography or graphic design experience Preference will be given to candidates planning to reside on campus for the upcoming academic year Physical Demands Standard for a normal office environment. Excellent customer service skills. Contact Details Recruitment Contact Name: Carrie Chitwood Recruitment Contact Email: Cachitwo@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone: 706-542-8279 Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). #J-18808-Ljbffr