Marketing Coordinators

Job Summary
KUER is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Social Media Assistant for 19 hours a week to help grow and engage our audiences across digital platforms. This entry-level position is ideal for a student recent graduate or early-career professional interested in media journalism communications or digital marketing. The Social Media Assistant will support the creation scheduling and monitoring of content across social media channels helping connect audiences with our news programs and mission. Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities
Create and schedule social media posts for platforms including Facebook Instagram and YouTube Assist with promoting station news stories shows and podcasts Write engaging captions that reflect the stations voice values and editorial standards Monitor social media channels for comments messages and audience engagement opportunities Capture photos and short-form video during show tapings station events and community activities Help coordinate visuals with the graphics team for social posts Create vertical video and stories using tools such as Canva and Adobe Express Track social media performance metrics and prepare analytics reports Stay informed about social media trends and platform best practices Assist with maintaining a consistent brand presence across digital channels Support audience engagement efforts and special projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelors degree 4 years of directly related work experience). Requires at least 1 year of related experience. Department Specific Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; current college students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply Strong written communication skills and attention to detail Familiarity with major social media platforms and their best practices Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines Enthusiasm for public media journalism community engagement and storytelling Basic photography and smartphone video skills Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively Passion for community-focused storytelling and audience engagement