Job Title Social Media Student Assistant Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service Department Marketing and Communications Proposed Minimum Salary $10.00 hourly Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Student Worker Job Description Under the supervision of the Social Media Coordinator, the Student Social Media Assistant will support Texas A&M AgriLife’s social media efforts by creating engaging content, managing platform schedules, contributing to strategic planning and capturing visual assets. This role is open only to current Texas A&M University students. Responsibilities: + Content Creation: Draft, edit and format posts and reels (text, graphics, video) that align with brand voice and visual guidelines. + Platform Management: Schedule and publish content across channels (e.g., Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram) using a social media management platform; monitor comments and direct messages; flag urgent issues. + Analytics & Reporting: Track key metrics (engagement, reach, follower growth); prepare weekly performance summaries. + Trend Research: Identify emerging topics, hashtags and platform features; propose timely content ideas. + Visual Asset Collection: Capture high-quality photos and video on site; assist with basic editing; participate on camera for interviews, live-stream segments and story features. + Strategic Support: Attend planning meetings; help refine the content calendar and contribute to campaign brainstorms. + Brand Consistency: Ensure all posts reflect the agency’s messaging and tag relevant units. + Other Duties: Assist with special projects and crisis-communication monitoring as needed. Required Qualifications: + Current undergraduate or graduate student at Texas A&M University. + Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills. + Familiarity with major social media platforms and basic analytics tools. + Ability to balance multiple projects and meet deadlines. + Professional verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: + Coursework or experience in communications, journalism, marketing or related fields. + Experience with content-management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social) and graphic-design applications (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud). + Understanding of AP style and accessibility best practices. + Demonstrated creativity and an eye for visual storytelling. + Comfortable on camera and adept at collecting and editing photos and videos. Rate of Pay: $10.00/hour Applicant instructions: Include a cover letter, resume, and references with a completed application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.