Student Digital Communication Specialist

Job Title
Student Digital Communication Specialist


Requisition Number
DU14079


Department Name
3R150:Marketing and Brand Strategy


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$10/hr


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Required Education

Must be an enrolled student at UK.



Required Related Experience

Knowledge of social media best practices



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 UK Public Relations and Strategic Communications and Marketing and Brand Strategy offices. Under the direction of the Digital Director, the Student Digital Communication Specialist will assist in maintaining and enhancing the university’s social media. Working within our communication and marketing strategy, the Student Digital Communication Specialist 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
• Content planning and portfolio building
• Working with campus leadership

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Strong oral and written language skills
• Eager and self-starter, always seeking content ideas
• Knowledge of what content would be of interest to current and prospective 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 Public Relations and Strategic Communication and Marketing and Brand Strategy
• Knowledge of university social media best practices
• Must have ability to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to work independently and sometimes virtually

Open to constructive feedback



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
12/12/2025


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.

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.