College Assistant - Content Creator (Social Media/Video)

Hunter College Career Center
College Assistant - Student Marketing Team

Position Title: College Assistant – Content Creator
Department: Career Center
Location: Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
Hours: 15 hours per week till June 30, 2025
Compensation: $18.54 per hour 

Position Overview:
The Hunter College Career Center is seeking a dynamic, creative, and detail-oriented College Assistant to join our Student Marketing Team. This role will focus on developing engaging content to promote Career Center programs, events, and resources. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of social media trends, content creation, and an interest in career development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create compelling content for social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.) to increase student engagement.
• Develop short-form video content highlighting events, student testimonials, career tips, and employer spotlights.
• Design visually appealing graphics and promotional materials for digital marketing campaigns.
• Collaborate with Career Center staff and student marketing team to brainstorm content ideas and strategies.
• Assist in managing the Career Center's social media calendar to ensure consistent and timely posting.
• Monitor social media analytics to track engagement and suggest areas for improvement.
• Support the promotion of career-related events, workshops, and employer sessions.

Qualifications:

• Strong interest in marketing, communications, social media, or related fields.
• Experience with social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.).
• Basic skills in graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and video editing apps (e.g., CapCut, iMovie, Adobe Premiere Rush).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative thinker with an eye for detail and design.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience managing social media accounts or creating content for student organizations.
• Familiarity with social media analytics tools and trends in student engagement.
• Interest in career readiness and student development.
• Bonus: Having your own equipment for content creation (camera, microphone, video editing tools, etc.) is a plus.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following:

• Resume
• Portfolio or samples of social media content, graphics, or short-form videos

Application Deadline: Sunday, February 16, 2025

Hunter College is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.