Social Media Assistant

Hanover, New Hampshire

The Social Media Assistant supports the social media and short-form video strategy of the Hopkins Center by creating content for paid and organic channels as planned by the Digital Communications Manager and Director of External Affairs. Remote work is possible for most hours, with some on-site availability required for content capture and meetings.

Regular on-site work required, occasionally evenings & weekends.

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

This position is a 9-month term position.
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The Social Media Assistant executes organic and paid social media plans for Meta, YouTube and LinkedIn platforms by drafting posts, incorporating feedback and publishing posts. These posts promote events and feature programs, student activities, and the institutional priorities of a multifaceted arts center. The Assistant selects and formats photos, edits short-form video for reels, drafts captions and on-screen graphics, and thoughtfully assembles posts for review and tracks their work in a shared project management system. They shoot video and liaise with others to gather video content. They contribute to ideas for posts and workshop post ideas with the goal of creating engaging posts aligned with the Hop's voice and brand and inclusive of our social media strategy, experience and trends.