Undergraduate Social Media Assistant

Department Overview: The Department of Life Sciences Communication is a leader in science communication research, teaching and practice. We offer programs at the bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. Learn more about LSC by visiting our website: https://lsc.wisc.edu/ Anticipated Start Date: 09/03/2026 Anticipated End Date (If Applicable): 05/17/2026 Remote Work Eligibility Detail: Partially Remote Anticipated Hours Per Week: Minimum: 10 Maximum: 20 Schedule: Determined by Department Administrative Specialist and Department Communications Graduate Assistant Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum: Minimum: $14.00 Number of Positions: 1 Qualifications: Undergraduate student in good academic standing. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities : Required: ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear, engaging, and audience-focused content. ● Knowledge of social media platforms, content management, and best practices for digital engagement. ● Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain consistency in branding, design, and content presentation. ● Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. ● Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders. Preferred: ● Basic graphic design skills and an understanding of visual communication principles. ● Experience with WordPress, including the Gutenberg (Block) Editor. ● Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and/or Canva. ● Basic photography, videography, and image optimization skills. ● Demonstrated creativity and enthusiasm for storytelling through digital media. ● Experience using AI-assisted content creation tools, such as ChatGPT or Adobe Firefly. ● Willingness to learn emerging digital communication technologies. Position Summary/Job Duties: The LSC Undergraduate Social Media Assistant will work under the direction of the Department Communications Graduate Assistant to support the Department’s public image, digital communications, and promotional initiatives. Job Duties: ● Work under the direction of the Department Communications Graduate Assistant to support departmental communications, marketing, and outreach initiatives. ● Assist with maintaining and updating the LSC website, including creating new web pages, implementing good search engine optimization (SEO) practices, and maintaining site usability. ● Generate content for the LSC website and social media accounts, including drafting captions and promotional copy. ● Assist in creating graphics and short-form digital content for social media, websites, and departmental promotions. ● Assist in photographing and recording video at departmental events, including colloquia, guest speakers, student activities, graduation-related events, and recruitment activities. ● Assist with basic photo and video editing for departmental communications. ● Implement LSC branding initiatives across campus and within the broader community. ● Moderate and engage with followers on LSC social media accounts. ● Assist with monitoring social media performance and preparing engagement reports. ● Manage and organize relevant files and databases. ● Other duties as assigned. How to Apply To apply, please submit the following materials: • Cover Letter • Resume • Optional Communications Activity (see below) Optional Communications Activity Scenario: The Department of Life Sciences Communication is hosting a guest speaker discussing climate communication. Write a short Instagram caption (75–100 words) and suggest one photo or graphic you would pair with the post. There are no right or wrong answers; we simply want to understand how you communicate with an audience. Physical Demands: Sitting Frequently. Institutional Statements: Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu Accommodation Statement: If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/