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Digital Communications Assistant

UNI Development & Foundation
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Position Title: Digital Communications Assistant

Reports To: Hannah Dutcher, Digital Communications Specialist

Terms of Employment:

  • Hours: Approximately 10-20 hours per week for the academic year (and during the summer, if possible). Internship credit available.

Compensation:

  • $12 per hour starting salary

Job Description:

  • Creates high-quality content for social media channels, including writing engaging social posts and producing/editing short videos if needed.
  • Maintains the UNI Foundation and UNI Alumni Association’s social media accounts and posts content under the direction of the Digital Communications Specialist.
    • Creates and writes content following an existing social media calendar.
    • Brainstorms ideas for new social media posts, contests, etc.
  • Monitors social media platforms including Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.
  • Assists in photography and content gathering for events run by the Alumni Association and Foundation.
  • Assists in maintaining the foundation and alumni association’s websites and email communications.
  • Supports the Director of Advancement Communications, Communications Coordinator and Digital Communications Specialist in other various projects, communication initiatives and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a B.A. degree in Communication Studies, Interactive Digital Studies, Marketing or related field preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate well in various settings including with alumni or donors.
  • Strong understanding of and familiarity with the AP Style Guide and associated grammar, punctuation, style and copy editing rules.
  • Familiar with the Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and basic photography skills.
  • Familiar with basic video editing in either Tiktok, Instagram Reels, Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, or related program.
  • Enthusiastic pride of being a UNI student.
  • Open and excited to be in video content.
  • Self‐starter who needs little direction or guidance.
  • Able to work as a team member and independently.
  • Able to learn new technology.
  • Pays attention to detail and manages projects efficiently.
  • Brings new ideas to the table and enthusiasm to their work.

Application Process: Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume and samples of their work to hannah.dutcher@uni.edu. Samples of work can include but are not limited to social media posts, photos, videos,  writing, photography and graphic design. Applications are currently being accepted for a start date of late August - early September 2025.