Job Description Summary
Please note: Hiring for this position is subject to funding availability and a limited number of openings. Applying does not guarantee employment.
The Social Media Student Ambassador works directly with the Director of External Communications and Social Media, the Communications Manager, and other team members to generate excitement, pride, and awareness about Saint Leo University across the university's social media channels. This role requires attending weekly planning meetings, covering campus events, and creating content on deadline. The ideal candidate is professional, charismatic, comfortable on camera, collaborative, and receptive to direction.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
· Create content for university social media channels (primarily Instagram Reels and Stories) as a host, interviewer, and videographer for events and planned projects.
· Attend campus events during the week, evenings, and weekends as assigned.
· Capture and edit all content using a personal smartphone.
· Maintain punctuality and professionalism at all events and during office hours.
Required Education/Experience/Skills:
· Experience creating and editing video content for social media.
· Strong working knowledge of Instagram, including Reels, Stories, and Instagram Business tools.
· Enthusiastic about Saint Leo University and eager to represent it to a public audience.
· Professional demeanor; comfortable on camera and conducting interviews.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience managing a professional or organizational social media account.
· Background in marketing and/or customer service.
Minimum Qualifications:
· A strong understanding of the Instagram platform, editing features, and Instagram business platform.
· Experience speaking on camera.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants will be contacted by the Office of University Communications to submit a short video sample and complete an interview.
Physical Demands:
May require some lifting, up to 25 pounds. Ability to attend/conduct video shoots on campus during the week, evenings, and weekends depending on schedules.
ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various type of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.
NOTICE:
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success.
Why Work at Saint Leo?
What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world. Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!
We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).
FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
Employer-provided life insurance
Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
Nationwide Pet Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
403b Retirement Plan
Wellness Center
*Eligibility based on meeting required service period
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