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Job ID |
73564 |
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Job Funding Source |
Work-Study, Non-Work-Study |
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Employer |
Public Health, School of |
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Category |
Professional/Administrative |
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Job Description |
Job Title: School of Public Health Brand Ambassador The School of Public Health Marketing and Communications Team is hiring two current or incoming School of Public Health students (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral) to serve as Brand Ambassadors for the 2025-26 academic year. We are seeking creative, collaborative, and hardworking team members to help elevate Michigan Public Health’s brand awareness through a variety of channels, including social media and events. The Brand Ambassador position is a 5-hour-per-week, hybrid position, with some in-person work at the School of Public Health, and some work that may be completed remotely. In-person and remote work can vary week-to-week and is dependent on the projects Brand Ambassadors are assigned to. The Brand Ambassadors will work closely with the Marketing and Communications Project Manager, Social Media and Content Specialist, and Multimedia Storyteller, as well as other members of the team to support the school’s marketing and communications strategy and produce engaging content. Applicants should have experience in social media content creation and video production, including content planning, capturing and editing, with an interest in engaging a variety of audiences, both in-person and through social media. In this position, you will appear on camera and conduct interviews with students, faculty and staff from the School of Public Health community to capture content for videos. How to Apply: To apply, candidates must submit a resume and video assignment (details are outlined below). Resumes should include a one-paragraph Statement of Interest that addresses your specific interest in the position. The video assignment should be uploaded to Google Drive, Dropbox or other similar file sharing platform and linked directly on your resume. Video assignment: Prospective student recruitment video: Produce a video geared toward a prospective student audience that answers this question: What are the top three reasons you should choose to attend Michigan Public Health? |
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Educational Value |
The Michigan Public Health Brand Ambassadors will gain significant experience in brand management and content creation through their work with a high-functioning, collaborative team that supports the crucial mission of the School of Public Health. Based on the Brand Ambassadors’ skills and interests, they will have the opportunity to tailor a portion of their experience to participate in content development including photography, video production, social media, prospective student recruitment, event support, and more. |
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Job Requirements |
Responsibilities In partnership with the Social Media and Content Specialist, create engaging social media content aimed at prospective and current student audiences. Pitch ideas and make recommendations for social media posts and campaigns. Develop content capture plans, including production schedule and scripts. Plan and execute interviews (organic and scheduled) with members of the community including students, staff and faculty. Brand Ambassadors will appear on camera frequently. Capture supplemental B-roll photography and video Edit video to create engaging and meaningful content that appeals to target audiences Optimize content for appropriate platforms: Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Threads, and LinkedIn.
Identify and recruit other School of Public Health students to appear in videos. Attend various School of Public Health or U-M campus events to provide content capture for use on Michigan Public Health communications platforms. This may include capturing photos and video, primarily with use of a personal smartphone. Attend meetings relevant to assigned projects. Provide feedback and input on School of Public Health marketing materials and campaigns based on valuable personal experiences as a current student. Provide day-of event support for School of Public Health events including set up, staffing, and tear down on an as-needed basis. Based on interest and need, the Brand Ambassadors may also participate in additional marketing and communications projects, including graphic design, writing, and more.
Desired Qualities Must be a current or incoming undergraduate or graduate student at the School of Public Health Experience working with video editing software and capturing video and photography on mobile devices Organized and dependable with the ability to move a project from ideation to completion with limited supervision Creative, solution-oriented, and adaptable with an interest in learning new things Ability to work independently and as part of a group Proactive and efficient communicator Ability to organize and coordinate multiple tasks with close attention to detail Skilled at using social media to create and share engaging content. Direct experience using Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and/or Facebook in a marketing/communications capacity is preferred but not required.
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Hourly Rate |
$17.00/hour |
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Hours |
5.0 hours per week |
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Time Frame |
Fall/Winter |
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Start Date |
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 |
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End Date |
Friday, May 1, 2026 |
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Primary Contact |
Whitney Vojtkofsky |
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Primary Contact's Email |
whitdix@umich.edu |
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Supervisor |
N/A |
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Work Location |
This is a hybrid position, meaning there will be some in-person work at the School of Public Health, and some work that may be completed remotely. |
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N/A |
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N/A |
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