Social Media Student Worker (Student Wage)

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia

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Charlottesville, VA Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 26, 2026 Last posted March 26, 2026
Job description

The Office of University Communications is looking for student workers to assist the University’s central social media team 

 

This position will involve planning and creating content for several platforms such as Instagram (including Stories and Reels), Threads, Facebook and LinkedIn. Additional responsibilities will include contributing to various marketing and social campaigns, staying on top of trends, and keeping abreast of student life events that help tell the University’s story. 

 

Student workers will serve as ambassadors of the University of Virginia as a recurring, visible presence on the institution’s social media channels. The ideal candidate will be comfortable using social platforms on behalf of a brand or institution and will have some interest or exposure in content creation, video, photography, copy writing and design.

This position is open to UVA undergraduate students only.

10-15 hrs/week.

Pay Rate: $20/hr.  

Please submit a resume, a cover letter, and a portfolio attached to your application.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Current undergrad UVA student
Experience: None
Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

About this role

Summary

Assist social media team with content creation, marketing campaigns, and trend monitoring at UVA.

Job title

Social Media Student Worker (Student Wage)

Experience level

none

Industry

education

Location requirements

UVA student in Charlottesville, VA; remote work not specified.

Salary

Pay Rate: $20/hr.

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

social media

Preferred skills

content creationvideophotographycopywritingdesign

Specializations

social mediacontent creationvideophotographycopywriting
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Charlottesville, VA, USA

Work arrangement unknown City