Social Media and Content Producer

OVERVIEW

Job Title:Social Media and Content Producer

Location:Minneapolis

Pay Rate: $16.50-$17 per hour

Hours: TBD

Job Summary:

The Opus College of Business (OCB) is looking for a creative social media & content producer to join its marketing and communications team for the fall 2026 semester.

Working under the direction of the marketing team, the social media & content producer will assist with creating social content for the Opus College graduate programs, the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship, and Executive Education.

This is a hands-on production role for someone interested in social media, writing, short-form video, and photography. They will receive direction, feedback, and training while also having opportunities to pitch ideas and build a portfolio of work.

The ideal candidate will be available to start by 9/15/2026, and assume 16-20 hours/week during the fall 2026 semester. The schedule is flexible but will include agreed-upon campus assignments and occasional event coverage.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support Opus College social media efforts by drafting, adapting and scheduling approved content in Hootsuite
Contribute content ideas based on college priorities, campus activity and platform trends
Create graphics ads and flyers for social media, events and academic programs using Canva and established brand templates
Capture and edit short-form video and photography from selected classes, events, and interviews for use across social media and other College communications
Assist with basic channel monitoring and reporting, including monitoring comments, flagging questions/issues and identifying content that performs well
Special Instructions for Candidates: Please submit a resume and two to four relevant work samples. Samples may include social posts, short-form videos, photography, graphics or links to public accounts you have helped manage. Please briefly describe your role in creating each sample.

QUALIFICATIONS

Understanding of social media platforms and ability to schedule, create, and publish content
Strong, concise writing and attention to detail
Basic experience recording and editing short-form video
Good visual judgement and an understanding of what makes social content engaging
Strong organization and ability to manage several assignments and deadlines
Comfortable approaching people and gathering brief interviews or comments
Willingness to receive feedback and revise work
Care when handling facts, names, brand standards, accessibility

Experience with Hootsuite, social analytics, photography or video or editing software is helpful but not required.

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for student employment, St. Thomas students must be degree seeking at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. Students must be actively enrolled at least part-time in courses for credit. For further information on eligibility please see the Student Employee Toolkit on One StThomas.

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including

disability and protected veteran status.