Hourly Student Employment - Pirate Social Media Creator

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Advertising Department NEWS AND COMMUNICATIONS Academic Term/Year FALL 2026/SPRING 2027 Position Title Hourly Student Employment - Pirate Social Media Creator Posting Number 08711 Position Number 08711 Student Job Category Student - Hourly Job Position Location On-campus City Greenville State NC Number of Vacancies 4 Rate of Pay $12.00/hourly FLSA Status FLSA Non-exempt Will the position be subject to the CBC policy? No Job Description

University Communications at ECU builds awareness of and support for the university's mission, achievements and impact through strategic communications, storytelling and engagement.

The university social media team within University Communications manages ECU's flagship social media presence and provides strategic leadership, guidance and support for university-affiliated social media accounts.

The Pirate Creator Program brings the student perspective into ECU's social media storytelling by employing students to create authentic, engaging content that showcases the ECU experience. Pirate Social Media Creators gain hands-on professional experience in social media, content creation and digital storytelling while helping connect ECU with current students, prospective students, alumni and parents.

Job Responsibilities:

• Social Media Content Creation and Storytelling (60%)

• Develop original, engaging social media content that showcases the ECU student experience and supports university communications goals.

• Create short-form vertical video, photography and other digital content for ECU's social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, LinkedIn and YouTube.

• Serve as on-camera talent and participate in university social media content when needed.

• Capture and highlight student life, academics, campus traditions, events, organizations, resources and other aspects of the ECU experience.

• Write social media copy and develop creative concepts appropriate for ECU's audiences and platforms.

• Edit video and photo content using mobile and desktop editing tools as appropriate.

• Complete assigned content projects according to established deadlines and creative direction.

• Tell stories from an authentic student perspective while maintaining ECU's brand voice and standards.

• Social Media Trends and Creative Development (20%)

• Stay informed about emerging social media trends, platform features, content formats, sounds and online conversations relevant to ECU audiences.

• Identify trends and creative opportunities that can be appropriately adapted for ECU social media.

• Pitch original content ideas and participate in brainstorming and content planning with the university social media team.

• Contribute insight into student interests, behaviors and social media preferences to help ECU develop content that resonates with student and prospective student audiences.

• Experiment with new storytelling approaches and platform-native content while maintaining university standards.

• Campus Coverage and Collaboration (10%)

• Attend and create content at assigned university events, programs and campus activities.

• Collaborate with University Communications staff, fellow Pirate Social Media Creators and campus partners on content projects.

• Participate in scheduled content shoots, meetings, training sessions and brainstorming opportunities.

• Communicate proactively with the university social media team regarding assignments, scheduling, deadlines and content needs.

• Be available for occasional assignments outside standard business hours, including evenings or weekends, as scheduled.

• Brand, Accessibility and Professional Standards (10%)

• Follow ECU brand standards and university social media guidelines, including requirements related to accessibility, artificial intelligence, copyright and intellectual property.

• Verify facts and information before incorporating them into university social media content.

• Create accessible social media content, including captions and other accessibility elements as required.

• Represent ECU professionally and responsibly when creating content, attending events or interacting with members of the university community.

• Exercise sound judgment when creating content on behalf of the university and maintain appropriate professional boundaries between personal and university-affiliated social media activity.

• Complete required training and incorporate feedback from University Communications staff into assigned work.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled as a full-time East Carolina University student.
• Maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Maintain good academic and disciplinary standing with the university.
• Demonstrated interest in social media, digital content creation, photography, videography, communications, marketing, storytelling, acting or a related area.
• Comfortable communicating with others and participating in collaborative creative projects.
• Willingness to appear on camera and participate in social media content as needed.
• Ability to manage assignments, meet deadlines and communicate effectively with supervisors and team members

GPA Requirement Minimum of 3.0 Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.)

• Experience creating short-form video, photography or modern, engaging social media content.
• Familiarity with platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and emerging social media platforms.
• Experience with content creation or editing tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, CapCut, Meta Edits or similar applications.
• Strong understanding of current social media trends, platform culture and content formats.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative approach to storytelling and ability to generate original content ideas.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of ECU traditions, campus life, student organizations, resources and the broader student experience.
• Interest in developing professional skills in social media, communications, marketing, public relations, photography, videography or digital media.

License/certification required Special Instructions to Applicant

Please upload a copy of your resume and provide an accessible link to at least three samples of your work. Samples may include short- or long-form videos you filmed and edited, curated social media carousels, graphic design work, an acting demo reel or other relevant creative work."

Additional Instructions to Applicants

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Quick Link for Direct Access https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/97547 Open Date 10/06/2026 Close Date 11/20/2026 Open Until Filled No Nondiscrimination Statement

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment

Individuals submitting profiles for these positions must be current ECU students, in good-standing and meet the respective GPA requirement as required by the position type. Final candidates may be subject to criminal & sex offender background checks based upon the duties and responsibilities of the position. Some vacancies also require motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you currently enrolled as a full-time student at East Carolina University?

• Yes

• No

• • What is your major or academic program?

(Open Ended Question)

• • What is your anticipated graduation date? Please list month and year.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you currently hold any other on-campus positions? If yes, please list the positions(s) and approximate weekly hours.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Which creative skills or areas of interest do you have experience with? Select all that apply.

• Short-form video

• Videography

• Photography

• Video editing

• Graphic design

• Social media copywriting

• On-camera hosting/talent

• Acting/performance

• Interviewing

• Content ideation

• Animation/motion graphics

• Other

• • Are you comfortable appearing on camera in content that may be published across ECU's social media channels, which have a combined audience of more than 450,000 followers?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you available to work approximately 6-10 hours per week throughout the semester, including attending required in-person team meetings and occasional events or content shoots outside regular business hours?

• Yes

• No

• • Why are you interested in becoming a Pirate Social Media Creator, and what would you bring to the program?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Tell us about your experience creating content or managing social media. This may include work for an organization, student group, business or your own social media accounts. What type of content have you created?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Which social media platforms do you feel most comfortable navigating?

• Instagram

• TikTok

• Facebook

• Threads

• LinkedIn

• YouTube

• Other

• • Share two original content ideas you would pitch for ECU's social media channels. For each idea, briefly identify the intended audience, goal, platform and why you think the concept would perform well.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Pirate Social Media Creators may receive assignments that require them to attend campus events, interact with students and employees, and capture content independently. Are you comfortable approaching people, conducting brief interviews and directing participants for social media content?

• Yes

• No

• • Is there anything else you would like the university social media team to know about you, your experience or your interest in the Pirate Creator Program?

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Additional Document #1

Optional Documents