Vacancy social media assistent FHML

Maastricht University, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences is looking for a skilled, creative and motivated social media assistant to join its Marketing & Communications department. 

Apply now if you love the creative process. You are happy to provide us with valuable text, design, photo and video material to inspire (prospective) students, FHML staff & the general audience.

Please note this is a student position for approximately 4 – 8 hours per week. Send your CV + motivation letter to inge.duyx@maastrichtuniversity.nl.

Application deadline is 15 April 2023.

Job description

We are looking for a skilled social media content creator, with an eye for trends and an understanding of social media metrics. Someone who is driven and shows lots of initiative. You are enthusiastic, want to enhance your skills and want to be part of our team. You love the creative process and provide our social media channels with valuable text, design, photo and video material to inspire (prospective) students, FHML staff & the general audience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Be a reporter and stay connected with events, news, and noteworthy happenings that you find relevant for the student community. Within our faculty, as well as in the city of Maastricht
    • You love to write copy in an engaging manner that draws students in but still reflects the Maastricht University tone;
    • You take jaw dropping photographs.
  • You like creating short videos for Instagram Stories
  • You feel enthusiastic to interview fellow students
  • Your feel familiar with Canva and enjoy creating graphics and design templates for e.g. Instagram Stories
  • You’re a planner and want to schedule social media posts, monitor online interaction from our community, and respond when appropriate.
  • Detail oriented? Analyse our posts and adjust strategy for effectiveness, reach and community engagement.

REQUIREMENTS

  • You are a UM student with affinity for social media, its trends and best practices, and/or some online marketing skills 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in (one of) the following fields:
    Journalism, Digital media, Communications, Marketing, Creative Arts.
  • Photography/videography/editing/copywriting experience
  • Canva / Photoshop knowledge is a bonus
  • Ability to work independently and manage several ongoing or weekly tasks
  • Team player with attention to detail, punctuality and dependability
  • Pro-active and hands-on attitude  
  • Flexible work hours 
  • Available to work on location (UNS40)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Work is through InterUM, depending on age.
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Start date: as soon as possible
Location: our office is located at the Universiteitssingel 40, C1.534.
Where to apply or more information: inge.duyx@maastrichtuniversity.nl

EMPLOYER

Maastricht University is renowned for its unique, innovative, problem-based learning system, which is characterised by a small-scale and student-oriented approach. Research at UM is characterised by a multidisciplinary and thematic approach, and is concentrated in research institutes and schools. The university has a strong international profile, with about 50% of our students and 40% of our academic staff coming from abroad. Maastricht University has around 16,300 students and 4,300 employees. The university hosts six faculties: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Faculty of Law, School of Business and Economics, Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience.

https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/fhml