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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Part Time Social Media and Digital Advertising Associate. The role involves creating short-form video content for social media, identifying trends to grow audience engagement, promoting arts performances and events, and serving as a brand ambassador to enhance community exposure for the Center for the Performing Arts.

Highlights

Assist with social media content creation focusing on short-form video.
Identify trends and enhance audience interaction.
Promote performances and engagement events to build community.
Serve as CPA Brand Ambassador and influencer on campus and community.
Use Office 365 and Microsoft Teams; familiarity with copywriting, design, and video editing required.
Proven experience with TikTok and Instagram platforms.
Ability to work independently on video recording projects.
Must be a current Penn State student with strong time management and communication skills.
Position pays $18/hour; can be a paid internship for academic credit or part-time wage job.
Work 8-10 hours per week with in-person or hybrid assignments under professional mentorship.

Part Time Social Media and Digital Advertising Associate Full Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Center for the Performing Arts (CPA) in the College of Arts and Architecture (University Park, PA) is looking to fill a vacancy in the Arts Marketing Collective (AMC), a team of undergraduate students interested in working in the field of arts/events marketing and communications.

For the Spring 2026 semester we are in need of a Part time Social Media and Digital Advertising Associate.

Each student in the AMC is supervised by the Director of Marketing and receives one-on-one mentoring by a specialist on our team of professionals working to build audiences for a wide variety of arts experiences.

If hired, you will join students working in a variety of roles from public relations and project management to graphic design, photography and video production.

The position pays $18/hour and can be offered as an official paid internship for academic credit, or strictly as a part-time wage position.

Job Duties Social Media/Digital Advertising-

Assist with content creation for social media with a focus on short-form video.
Identify trends and grow audience interaction.
Assist in promoting performances and engagement events to build community.
Serve as the CPA Brand Ambassador and influencer to gain campus and community exposure for the Center for the Performing Arts.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Qualifications-

Current Penn State Student.
Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Passion for the Arts.
Experience using Office 365 and Microsoft Teams.
Familiarity with Copywriting, design, video editing.
Proven experience with social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.
Ability to work on recording video projects independently once assigned.
Candidates should have strong communication skills and a willingness to work with peers and staff to effectively build community through the arts.

The selected candidates will work alongside seasoned professionals, developing capacity for leadership and gaining meaningful work experiences to document on a resume and in a professional portfolio. In person or hybrid work assignments. 8-10 hours per week.

To apply for this position, please complete the online application, and, in addition, upload a cover letter and resume. Careers | Human Resources

The possibility exists for continuation of your employment through summer and up to completion of your undergraduate degree.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.

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Original Job Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

For the Spring 2026 semester we are in need of a Part time Social Media and Digital Advertising Associate.

If hired, you will join students working in a variety of roles from public relations and project management to graphic design, photography and video production.

The position pays $18/hour and can be offered as an official paid internship for academic credit, or strictly as a part-time wage position.

Job Duties Social Media/Digital Advertising-

Assist with content creation for social media with a focus on short-form video.
Identify trends and grow audience interaction.
Assist in promoting performances and engagement events to build community.
Serve as the CPA Brand Ambassador and influencer to gain campus and community exposure for the Center for the Performing Arts.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Qualifications-

Current Penn State Student.
Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Passion for the Arts.
Experience using Office 365 and Microsoft Teams.
Familiarity with Copywriting, design, video editing.
Proven experience with social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.
Ability to work on recording video projects independently once assigned.
Candidates should have strong communication skills and a willingness to work with peers and staff to effectively build community through the arts.

To apply for this position, please complete the online application, and, in addition, upload a cover letter and resume. Careers | Human Resources

The possibility exists for continuation of your employment through summer and up to completion of your undergraduate degree.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

EEO IS THE LAW

Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster

PA State Labor Law Poster

Penn State Policies

Hotlines

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