About the role#
The Pirate Creator Program brings the student perspective to East Carolina University's social media presence. You will help create authentic content that showcases the student experience for current students, prospective students, alumni, and parents. This role provides hands-on experience in content creation and digital storytelling while you represent the university.
What you'll do#
- Develop original social media content that supports university communication goals.
- Create short-form vertical video, photography, and other digital assets for various platforms.
- Serve as on-camera talent for university social media projects.
- Capture student life, academics, campus traditions, and events.
- Write social media copy and develop creative concepts.
- Edit video and photo content using mobile and desktop tools.
- Pitch original ideas and participate in brainstorming sessions with the social media team.
- Stay informed about emerging trends and platform features.
- Collaborate with staff and fellow creators on content projects.
- Ensure all content follows ECU brand standards and accessibility guidelines.
- Verify facts before posting and represent the university professionally.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a full-time East Carolina University student.
- A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
- Demonstrated interest in areas like social media, digital content creation, photography, videography, marketing, or storytelling.
- Comfort with communicating and participating in collaborative projects.
- Willingness to appear on camera.
- Ability to manage assignments, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Greenville, North Carolina.
- Work is on-site.
- This is a paid, hourly position.
- The term covers the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 academic semesters.
About East Carolina University
East Carolina University is a public research institution based in Greenville, North Carolina. Founded in 1907, it operates as a Carnegie R1 research university. The school serves students through a wide range of academic areas including business, medicine, nursing, and the arts. It employs over 8,000 people and focuses on regional service and research.
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