UW Libraries seeking Social Media Student Specialist

Job Title: Social Media Student Specialist

Location/Department: Communications – Seattle

Rate: $22.37/hr

Hours: 10-12; Flexible in terms of specific days and hours, but at least 50% of work time should occur during weekdays to accommodate in person meetings and collaboration as needed.

Positions available: 1

Date posted: September 14, 2026

Closing date: October 1, 2026

Start date: October 12, 2026 (negotiable)

Overview

The UW Libraries is seeking a highly motivated and creative student assistant to support Libraries’ student and community-focused communications efforts. This position will report to the UW Libraries Director of Communications and will work collaboratively with the Director and other staff members across the Libraries to enhance marketing efforts, primarily via the Libraries social media channels. Ideal candidates must be comfortable working independently and proactively without highly prescriptive instruction or direction.

This position is very flexible in terms of specific work hours and location — students may choose to work from a desk in the administration office (on the 4th floor of Suzzallo Library), or work remotely, with specific schedules to be mutually agreed on upon hiring. The ideal candidate will have a desire to broaden skills and experience in the field of communications but does not need to be working toward a communications-related major/degree to be eligible.

Duties

• Manage multiple social media and content production workflows, ensuring alignment UW Libraries branding as well as UW communication guidelines and best practices
• Create all graphics, video content for socials, inclusive of routine news as well as special campaigns designed to increase student engagement and awareness
• Develop and maintain social media guidelines and best practices
• Maintain a thorough understanding of social media trends
• Measure and analyze post-performance data to inform future marketing campaigns and increase engagement. Regularly gather and analyze key performance metrics, communicating results and actionable insights to leadership

Required Qualifications

• Strong skills and comfort level producing short-form video (i.e. reels) on a fast-paced schedule, understanding how to translate current trends and apply those in the UW Library context
• Proven time management skills, balancing competing priorities
• A creative portfolio showcasing skills in video productions, social media campaign development and engagement, graphic design, writing skills
• Candidates must be willing/able to work through summer quarter with reduced summer hours as mutually agreed upon with supervisor (if requested)
• High comfort level working very independently with limited direction, taking creative initiative, problem-solving, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent graphic design skills
• Proficient with web content management systems- basic HTML editing, WordPress, Drupal or similar CMS tools
• Intermediate skill level working with digital creative tools: Canva, Adobe products, etc.
• Ability to work with Libraries and other campus staff/students in a professional manner in a variety of tasks
• Ability to ask for help and accept supervision and evaluation of your work

Desired Qualifications

• Strong video production skills and experience building a social media presence and increasing engagement for a group, business or non-profit, with samples of successful campaigns/engagement metrics in their submitted portfolio
• Experience using UW Libraries services, programs, tools