Social Media Assistant

Work-Study Opportunity: Social Media Assistant 

 Join the Pharmily at Howard University College of Pharmacy! 

Are you a creative student with a passion for storytelling, design, and content creation? We’re looking for a driven individual interested in gaining hands-on experience in Marketing and Communications within a professional, team-oriented environment. 

This paid work-study position is ideal for sophomore or junior students pursuing degrees in graphic design, journalism, marketing, communications, or related fields. However, students from all majors with a strong design portfolio are encouraged to apply. 

What We're Looking For: 

Familiarity with design tools such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom, Canva, (Optional) Experience with video editing software 

Strong writing and verbal communication skills 

High level of professionalism, with attention to confidentiality and detail 

Exceptional organization, time management, and ability to meet deadlines 

A creative mindset and fresh ideas for digital engagement 

Positive attitude, collaborative spirit, and willingness to learn 

What You'll Do: 
Under the guidance of the College’s Marketing and Communications Specialist, you will: 

Use a Sony A7 camera to help capture events and candid moments on campus 

Learn to draft and proof written content covering HUCOP events, research highlights, and student/faculty spotlights 

Design engaging social media content, including highlight stories, reels, posts, flyers and  

Assist with updating digital signage seen at HUCOP  

Help track upcoming events for inclusion in the monthly newsletter 

Support various creative projects that elevate the college’s brand 

 The position offers you a great opportunity to build your portfolio, learn professional workflows, and make meaningful contributions to the Howard University College of Pharmacy community.