Communications and Marketing Assistant SHEADI – Victoria University of Wellington – Kelburn, Wellington

• Do you have creative skills and the ability to identify a good story and compelling visual content?
• Are you interested in social media communication and trends?
• Do you have excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills?

Job Description: The purpose of this role is to highlight and celebrate the work of students and staff, and to bring this work to life through vibrant digital content.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a current undergraduate or postgraduate student at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. This role will support the Faculties of Science, Health, and Engineering.

We are looking to appoint up to three roles and are particularly interested in students with a background in health, engineering, or science subjects.

Part-time, 8 hours per week, some flexibility around hours. $25 per hour + 8% holiday pay.

Close Date for Vacancy: 22 July 2022, but applications will be considered as they come in and if a suitable candidate is found the role may close early.

Tasks:

• Source and produce interesting, diverse, high-quality content and stories from students, staff, and alumni
• Assist in content planning for, and updating of Facebook and Instagram channels; monitor and build reach and engagement
• Keep up-to-date with social media trends and opportunities
• Manage competitions and/or giveaways conducted via our social media channels
• Prepare and edit content for the University’s YouTube Channel according to the brand guidelines
• Assist in arranging photoshoots, and image and video management according to University guidelines; ensuring appropriate permissions are gained and filed
• Support with other appropriate tasks as required relating to communications, marketing, and engagement
• Participate in events (that may on occasion be outside office hours) to capture and create content

Selection criteria – essential

• Be currently enrolled in a relevant qualification at Victoria University of Wellington
• Interest in social media communication and trends
• Experience in creating a wide range of content for social media including images and videos
• Fluent in English with excellent writing skills
• Creative skills and the ability to identify a good story and compelling visual content
• Have excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Be proactive, able to take initiative, problem solve, and work within tight schedules
• Be flexible with your working hours when needed

Send your CV and any examples of your past work that is relevant to the role to sheadi-cme@vuw.ac.nz. This may be in the form of a word document, PDF, or slide deck, and no more than 2 A4 pages or 4 slides long. It can include links or screenshots of social media posts you have created, a summary of the creative idea behind the post, any engagement statistics. Links to any examples of video or graphic design work you have done can also be included.