KU Creator (Student Hourly)

Job Description
As a KU Creator you will play a vital role in bringing authentic student voices to our flagship social media channels. Working closely with the KU social team you will craft content that engages with viewers and allows them to experience campus life through a students lens.

In addition to content creation you will explore emerging social trends in higher education maintain a consistent university voice on social media and actively help contribute to online conversations about KU.

This position is ideal for students with a passion for social media storytelling and a deep sense of school spirit. Join the KU social team in showcasing the KU brand online and what it means to be a Jayhawk.


Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.

Work Schedule
M-F / 5-7hrs/week

Contact Information to Applicants
Brett Hill

1. Coursework or work experience that illustrates strong attention to detail as evidenced in application materials.
2. Evidence of strong communication & content creation skills as evidenced in application materials.
3. Basic knowledge of social media platforms. (Instagram TikTok X & Facebook) as evidenced in application materials.
4. Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines as demonstrated by previous work history or coursework.

1. Ability to take direction and work independently while also being responsive and accessible during your assigned work hours as evidenced by previous work experience or application materials.
2. A team player with self-initiative a strong work ethic and a positive and collaborative attitudeas evidenced by previous work experience or application materials.
3. Understand social media voice and can communicate professionally as evidenced by previous work experience or application materials.
4. Experience creating and/or engaging with short-form video contentas evidenced by application materials.
5. Experience managing social media channels and creating content for multiple platformsas evidenced by application materials.
6. Have a passion for the University of Kansas and an eagerness to share that with other Jayhawks around the worldas stated and evidenced by application materials.

Position Overview
This is an opportunity for students interested in social media and content creation. The KU Creators is a program from KUs marketing department that is designed to highlight the student POV on the University of Kansas flagship social media channels including TikTok and Instagram Reels.

We are seeking creative and passionate students to join our team of social media content creators. This program offers the unique opportunity to collaborate with the KU flagship social team and craft engaging content that showcases campus life at KU from the students perspective.

Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application will include:

1. A completed online application
2. Cover Letter that includes a description of why you are interested in joining this program your qualifications for this position and any experience you have working in social media or content creation.
3. Resume
4. Examples of past work in social media and/or content creation
5. Your weekly availability
   • To determine your weekly availability please list the times you are available below:

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday

Application deadline is Monday 01/192026 by 11:59PM Central Standard Time.

Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.