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Title: Colonel Creator & Engagement Ambassador

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 30R000 - VP Student Success, Marketing & Com

Division: 5R0000 - Student Success, Engage & Oppor

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hours Per Week: 20

Contact Person: Caleb Shaffer

Job Summary/Basic Functions

This role offers the opportunity to represent the Eastern Kentucky University brand across the University’s main social media platforms, create engaging content and serve as a student voice for current and prospective students in EKU's department of Marketing and Communications.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Must be enrolled as a student at EKU.

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 45% - Key MarComm Responsibilities: - Create authentic, high-quality and engaging video and photo content that showcases campus life, student experiences, academic programs, events, campus buildings, lesser-known EKU facts, etc. - Brainstorm and pitch social media posts for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook and Threads to grow social media audiences and improve engagement rates - Capture and edit short-form video content that aligns with brand guidelines and trends - Attend and document key campus events to share real-time and/or recap content - Help brainstorm creative approaches to grow social media audiences and improve engagement rates - Potentially host and contribute to social media story takeovers, student Q&A sessions and/or “day in the life” style campaigns - Participate in university branded photoshoots - Participate in regular team meetings to pitch content ideas, share feedback and align on upcoming projects - Maintain consistent communication with supervisor and other ambassadors to coordinate content planning and deadlines and minimize overlap - Collaborate with the athletics teams to amplify key campaigns and initiatives - Support MarComm photo and video productions by serving as on-camera talent, interview participants, or extras - Complete assigned projects and event coverage by established deadlines - Act as a positive, professional representative of EKU, reflecting the university's values and image - (Essential)
• 45% - Key Athletics Responsibilities - Manage and create content for Maroon Platoon social media accounts - Develop creative graphics, videos, reels, stories, and posts to promote EKU - Athletics events and student engagement opportunities - Assist in growing student interaction and engagement across social platforms - Promote upcoming athletic events, giveaways, themes, and special promotions - Attend EKU Athletics events to capture live content and engage with students - Assist with student section organization and game day atmosphere initiatives - Work alongside the EKU Athletics Marketing & Fan Engagement staff on promotional ideas and campaigns - Help distribute promotional materials and market events across campus - Serve as a positive and energetic representative of EKU Athletics and the Maroon Platoon - Assist with additional marketing and fan engagement duties as assigned - (Essential)
• 10% - Other duties as assigned - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.