Social Media Assistant, Institute for Advanced Study (FWS)

The Howard University Institute for Advanced Study (HIAS) engages thinkers and scholars at Howard University, in the country, and around the world in addressing deep and persisting racial inequities in areas including, but not limited to, technology, the environment, healthcare, the economy, governance, education, and the criminal legal system.  

In addition to a residential fellowship program for intellectuals, and a research program, HIAS is home to The Emancipator, an award-winning nonprofit digital magazine that reimagines the nation’s first abolitionist newspapers for a new day. The Emancipator’s mission, like those who came before us, is to leverage the power of journalism to turn public opinion against racist policies and ideas. 

Together, HIAS plans to enhance the general public’s understanding of racism and evidence-based antiracist solutions through research, collaboration, public lectures, workshops, and outreach programs. 

Social Media Assistant 

The Social Media Assistant helps support social media content for HIAS’s Director and HIAS’s programmatic areas. The ideal candidate is a junior or senior major in Strategic Communications, Media, Journalism and Film, or a related field, and has experience creating impactful social media content. The Social Media Assistant will gain valuable experience in content creation for large audiences as well as professional collaboration and communication. The Social Media Assistant reports directly to the Chief of Staff/Associate Director of Research. Applicants can contact Dr. Heather Sanford (heather.sanford@howard.edu), Chief of Staff/Associate Director of Research, to inquire about the position or receive a status update on their application. This job is for FWS awardees. Seeking morning and/or afternoon availability. 

Principal Accountabilities: 

• Collaboratively assist in the publishing of multimedia content for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, and LinkedIn 
• Assist in content creation for HIAS’s public events  
• Handle multiple tasks and adjust priorities as needed   
• Adhere to team standards, expectations, and deadlines 
• Communicate clearly and professionally verbally and in writing