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Digital Media and Editorial Assistant Position-Step Up Program

🇺🇸 Lexington, KY

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $15 per Hour

💻 Other

🗓️ September 1st, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Kentucky is hiring a Digital Media and Editorial Assistant for the Step Up Program. The assistant will create website and social media content, research and write alumni profiles, assist with event flyers and recruitment materials, and perform other communications-related tasks under the Director's supervision.

Highlights
  • Create website and social media content for the Step Up service-learning program.
  • Research and write compelling alumni profiles.
  • Assist in designing event flyers and recruitment materials.
  • Perform other communications duties as assigned.
  • Proficient in managing digital media across multiple platforms.
  • Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills for digital and print.
  • Ability to design clear and visually appealing informational materials.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills; flexible with multiple projects.
  • Position is part-time, student status required; no supervisory responsibilities.
  • Compensation is $15.00 per hour.

Digital Media and Editorial Assistant Position-Step Up Program Full Description

Digital Media and Editorial Assistant Position-Step Up Program
Job Title  | Digital Media and Editorial Assistant Position-Step Up Program
Requisition Number  | DU13854
Department Name  | 8E000:College of Arts & Sciences
Work Location  | Lexington, KY
Salary Range  | $15.00/hour
Type of Position  | Student
Position Time Status  | Part-Time
Required Education  | n/a
Required Related Experience  | n/a
Required License/Registration/Certification  | n/a
Physical Requirements  | (i.e., sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time; carrying or lifting light-weight objects)
Shift  | varies

Job Summary  |  The University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences is seeking a dynamic student to serve as a part-time Digital Media and Editorial Assistant for an innovative service-learning program called Step-Up. Supervised by the Director, the Digital Media and Editorial Assistant will create website and social media content for the program; research and write compelling alumni profiles; assist in creating event flyers and recruitment materials for the program; perform other communications-related duties as assigned. This is a one-semester position with the possibility of extension, contingent on the availability of funds

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities  | Currently enrolled as a full-time student at the University of Kentucky. Proficiency in managing digital media content across multiple platforms. Strong writing, editing, and proofreading abilities for both digital and print platforms.  Ability to design clear, visually appealing informational materials.  Strong organizational and time management skills.  Flexible, adaptable, and able to manage multiple projects.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?  | No
Preferred Education/Experience  | n/a
Deadline to Apply  | 09/12/2025
Our University Community  | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

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