Student-Athletics Social Media Assistant

Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us — and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.

Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.

The opportunity

Southern New Hampshire University’s traditional campus is seeking a student employee to fill the role Athletics Social Media Assistant. The Social Media Assistant will work with the Office of External Affairs and Communications’ Director of Athletics Communications and Senior Director, Communications on a number of social media activities that will promote campus athletics.

Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us — and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.

Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.

The opportunity

Southern New Hampshire University’s traditional campus is seeking a student employee to fill the role Athletics Social Media Assistant. The Social Media Assistant will work with the Office of External Affairs and Communications’ Director of Athletics Communications and Senior Director, Communications on a number of social media activities that will promote campus athletics.

Essential duties and responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Create content (written, photographic and video) for use on a variety of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube).
• Attend and cover live athletic events on Instagram/Facebook Stories by taking videos and updating graphic templates created by Athletic Graphic Design Assistants.
• Take photos and videos at campus athletics events.
• Participate in weekly social media brainstorming sessions and provide a recent student’s perspective on athletics content that will resonate with the campus community.
• Assist in the creation of a Penmen Athletics TikTok account.
• Help to educate/train other students in carrying out social media duties to build the Penmen Athletics accounts
• Design flyers and social media graphics

Minimum Qualifications:

• Full-time enrollment in an Undergraduate Day program
• Preference will be given to candidates with undergraduate degrees in Marketing, Art & Design, and Liberal Arts who are pursuing a graduate degree in a Marketing related field.
• Video editing skills is a major plus as is photography

Work Hours:
Up to 20 hours per week – days and times negotiable, but occasional nights and weekends are required.

This position will reside within the Office of External Affairs and Communications and will be located at the Athletics Complex on the University’s main campus in Manchester.

Please submit a cover letter and resume along with your application.

We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.

Compensation

The hourly pay range for this position is $12.00 - $15.00. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations.