Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies News

Seeking Student Social Media Specialist

October 16th, 2019

Must Be a Currently Enrolled (Fall 2019, Spring 2020) Purdue University Undergraduate Student

Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies (PULSIS) seeks a creative social media specialist student employee for 20 hour per week the remainder of Fall 2019 and for Spring 2020. The ideal applicant will possess strong knowledge of the digital media landscape, particularly in Instagram and its storytelling functionalities. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing content to PULSIS Instagram (and other social media platforms at various times) via their own mobile device to share the story of PULSIS and the resources and services we provide for Purdue students. This position requires a student with exceptional public relations judgement, the ability to maintain our unit’s brand voice, and one who has photo-composition skills and/or aptitude. This position will also require developing and maintaining rapport with PULSIS faculty and staff—who are integral in helping tell our story—and include Instagram-monitoring duties. Those looking to gain valuable online media experience with an established organization are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

1+ years’ experience in social media/marketing
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Working knowledge of Instagram
Basic knowledge of Photoshop
Beginner-level knowledge of video content best practices
Photo composition skills/aptitude

Please send resume and cover letter to:

Teresa Koltzenburg, Director of Strategic Communication

tkoltzen@purdue.edu