Social Media and Marketing/Communications Specialist - L. Nighthawk [Work Study] in Yellow Springs, Ohio at Antioch University

Start Date: 2/6/2026
End Date: 6/30/2026
Number of Positions: 1
Hours per Week: 20
Weekends Required: No
Evenings Required: No

Supervisor: Lisa Locascio Nighthawk

Alternate Supervisor: Alistair McCartney / Cathy Linh Che

This position allows for remote work Yes/No: Yes

Percentage of time that could be remote (0-100%): 100%; working on Antioch MFA social media

Method to assess remote work: Actual social media postings in accordance with schedule; regular check-ins and meetings with the MFA team

Job Description

• Work closely with MFA team members to develop a social media plan for the Creative
  Writing dept. (1 hour)
  
• Develop and maintain relationships with MFA community through social media by monitoring their publications and accomplishments, as well as other activities, and promoting those activities on various mediums (2 hours)
  
• Generate new content daily that builds meaningful connections and encourages
  community members to engage (10 hours)
  
• Announce MFA-related activities, information, and announcements on social media when
  necessary (4 hours)
  
• Collaborate with Antioch Marketing, other MFA team members including the Newsletter
  Editor to generate content (1 hour)
  
• Create other innovative and new marketing and social media ideas to generate interest in
  Antiochs MFA program and our community (2 hours)

Qualifications

• Proven working experience in social media marketing or as a digital media specialist
  
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
  
• Demonstrable social networking experience
  
• Willingness and ability to learn new platforms and tools (we use Canva to create social media graphics, Buffer to schedule posts, and social media platforms: Instagram, Facebook, etc. )
  
• Engagement and professional interest in literary community will be helpful.

Does this position meet the definition of Community Service? Yes

How to Apply: Please send your resume and a cover letter!

Email: ntruhan@antioch.edu

Position Type: Work Study

Department: MFA in Creative Writing