The New School is looking for an enthusiastic, responsible, creative individual to join our Admission Communications team as a Content Creator. This position is hybrid, with required on-campus content creation, weekly in-person office time, mandatory staff meetings, and mandatory event coverage. This position is an important, integral part of Admission Communications and Welcome Center work, and essential to the success of Enrollment Management’s mission. Our Content Team members connect with and create content for prospective students, applicants, parents, and families on Instagram, ZeeMee, CampusESP, and other communications platforms. They also engage with our audiences at in-person and online events. Importantly, individual Content Creators work independently and collaboratively, contributing to a positive, enjoyable work environment.
Candidates considered for this role will be asked to complete a creative assessment/video editing exercise. Finalists may be asked to provide references who can evaluate qualifications and overall fit for the position. Candidates will be contacted at their New School email addresses after a review of all applications submitted for the position.
Responsibilities:
Successful candidates will:
Meet all content deadlines, attend all content team meetings, and represent Admission Communications at in-person and online events
Check in daily with Content Managers and Welcome Center professional administrators on our Slack workspace
Be comfortable in front of the camera
Create dynamic, authentic, approachable multi-media content for our communications platforms that provides an honest view and personal insight into student life
Learn and understand our different audiences and platforms, including prospective students, applicants, parents/families, Instagram, ZeeMee, and CampusESP
Enjoy connecting with and assisting our audiences, answering questions about student life and admission processes, and providing support
Enjoy collaborating with professional staff and other student team members
Contribute to a friendly, fun working environment
Understand this is a position within a team where all team members are responsible to each other and rely on each other in different ways
Be a positive, dependable, responsible resource for our team
Complete other content creation and duties as assigned
Manage their own time
Commit to working 5-8 hours per week
Understand this is job position is an important, integral part of Admission Communications and Welcome Center work, and essential to the success of Enrollment Management’s mission
Our Instagram account is where prospective students, applicants, and admitted students can:
Get a glimpse into the daily work of the Welcome Center and Admission
Be introduced to our staff working behind the scenes to help them navigate the Admission process
Be reminded of important dates and deadlines
Get tips on navigating the city
See what our student employees are working on in and out of class
Our CampusESP platform is where parents, families, and supporters of prospective students, applicants, and admitted students can:
Read blog posts written by student content creators, admission counselors, Student Success staff, and CampusESP partners
Receive a weekly newsletter digest of blog posts and events
Receive one-time announcements delivered directly to their email accounts
Be reminded of important dates and deadlines
Get a fuller understanding of the admission process and what their student can expect at The New School
Our ZeeMee app is where prospective and admitted students can:
Build community before arriving on campus
Find roommates
Connect with each other, Content Creators, and New School staff
Rely on Content Creators and New School staff as resources
Interact with members, moderators, and admins through posts and chats
Ask questions via posts, comments, and/or direct messages
Receive important information about enrollment requirements and deadlines
Learn about current New School news and Admission events
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a degree program at The New School. Additional qualifications include:
Familiarity with and enthusiasm for social network sites, social media tools, and associated apps and technology
Excellent writing and editing skills
Strong video editing skills with desire to learn and troubleshoot challenges
Impeccable attention to detail and aesthetics
Sound judgment
Positive attitude
Excellent communicator
Highly organized--enjoys organization
Self-motivated
Enjoys assisting others and providing support
Able to focus without being distracted by cell phones, personal social media, and competing responsibilities
Familiarity with Instagram, Zeemee, and CampusESP
Familiarity with Google applications including Sheets, Docs, Forms, and Slides
Extensive experience with Canva video, photo, and design capabilities
Hourly Rate $17 per hour
Work Mode: Hybrid/Split - Employees hired for this position have regularly scheduled, consistent percentage of time on campus (ex 1-4x/week) and also work some of the time remotely. #LI-DNI
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.
Required Applicant Documents:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Work Sample
Applications without work samples will not be considered. Click the “Add” button on the “Websites” part of the “My Experience” section of the application to share a link to a portfolio of your relevant work. Your portfolio can include website or email design, social media strategy and design, graphic design, media editing, and/or writing samples. Your portfolio can be a website, or a collection of work on a Google Doc or Google Slides.
Additional Documents (if applicable):
Please upload your Federal Work Study Award letter if you have one to the “Cover Letter and Resume/CV” part of the “My Experience” section of the application.
Responsibilities:
Students will manage all content deadlines, attend all content team meetings, and represent Admission Communications at in-person and online events. Team members will create dynamic, authentic, approachable multi-media content for our communications platforms that provides an honest view and personal insight into student life. Students will learn and understand our different audiences and platforms, including prospective students, applicants, parents/families, Instagram, ZeeMee, and CampusES
We look forward to receiving your application!
