Social Media Content Creator
Position Summary:
Do you love creating TikToks, Reels and Shorts? University
Marketing and Communications is hiring a Social Media Content
Creator to create original, engaging and high-quality videos for
the University’s social media accounts.
As part of University Marketing and Communications, the Social
Media Content Creator will support the Associate Director of Social
Media in enhancing the brand and national reputation of the
University of Dayton. With a focus on video, the position will
create original, engaging and high-quality TikToks, Reels, Shorts
and videos for social media.
The Social Media Content Creator is responsible for planning,
filming and editing raw footage to develop compelling and concise
video content (TikToks, Reels, Shorts, etc.) for various social
media platforms; staying up-to-date with popular video trends on
social media, and pitching ideas that are adapted for the
University’s brand.
Rooted in our Catholic, Marianist traditions, University Marketing
and Communications is committed to inclusion and belonging. This
position assists in authentically and intentionally representing
all members of the UD community in our publications and
posts.
Hybrid work arrangement is available (three days per week on campus
in Dayton, Ohio; two days per week remote).
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or associate’s degree and two years of relevant
experience.
Experience in creating on-brand video content for a business,
organization or other entity on social media.
Effective collaboration skills.
Proven experience in taking initiative, meeting deadlines and
shepherding projects from concept to completion.
Ability to plan, film and edit raw footage into compelling and
concise video content.
Preferred Qualifications:
While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications,
the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:
Two years of experience in videography and/or content
creation.
Deep understanding of in-app creator tools across social platforms,
and experience with Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Lightroom and
Photoshop.
Demonstrated ability to follow social media trends and implement a
social media campaign.
Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to make
community members feel comfortable and confident in front of the
camera.
Experience in managing and maintaining an organized video
library.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum
qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you
meet.
Resume/Curriculum Vitae that includes experience, education,
etc.
A portfolio with at least 3 examples of videos you have produced,
filmed and edited, preferably with links to these projects posted
on social media. (This can include but not limited to Reels,
TikToks and YouTube Shorts.)
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United
States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work
visa sponsorship for this position.
Closing Statement:
Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is
committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this
commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms,
achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus
community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative
action designed to increase the employment opportunities of
individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance
with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans'
Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.
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