Digital Media Assistant

Job Title
Digital Media Assistant

Requisition Number
DU14413

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

Must be an enrolled student at UK.

Required Related Experience

Knowledge of the UK brand, and experience creating graphics for social media or the web.

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A

Physical Requirements

Sitting or standing for long periods of time.

Shift

Flexible; up to 15 hours per week.

Job Summary

This is a student position in the College of Arts and Sciences. Under the direction of the Communications Manager, the Digital Media Assistant will create digital signage and assist with creative services for departments. Working within our communication and marketing strategy, the Digital Media Assistant will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the dynamic field of communication, working on real-time projects and helping to shape the university’s digital narrative.

This position will offer excellent opportunities for:

• Real world, on the job experience
• Design portfolio building
• Working with campus leadership

As part of the application process, applicants are required to submit a portfolio, under Specific Request 1.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Strong design skills.
• Experience working with Canva.
• Some experience with or knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Eager and self-starter, always seeking content ideas and new skills.
• Knowledge of what content would be of interest to current UK students.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to organization and time management.
• Ability to represent yourself professionally as a representative of UK.
• Knowledge of UK branding.
• Ability to work independently and sometimes virtually.
• Open to constructive feedback.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

N/A

Deadline to Apply
03/22/2026

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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.