City Music Social Media Assistant

In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements:

• Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.

• Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters.

• Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).

• Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable.

• A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester.

• Federal Work Study student may apply.

• In good disciplinary standing.

• Must be located in the U.S.

For complete program details, please go to our website: www.berklee.edu/se.

The Social Media Content Assistant will support the Director of Marketing and Communications in creating and managing digital content that promotes the Berklee City Music program. This is a 12 hour per week position and may require occasional evenings and weekends based on the event calendar.

Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and creative, with strong communication skills and a passion for storytelling through social media. Applicants with experience in digital content editing and design, a strong sense of voice and tone, and an interest in engaging youth and young adult audiences through dynamic, platform-specific content are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Capture video and photo content at student events, rehearsals, and performances

• Create and edit content for Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, including Reels, stories, and carousels 

• Maintain and update Berklee City Music’s social media content calendar

• Draft captions, schedule posts, and assist with publishing

• Contribute to the visual and editorial consistency of Berklee City Music’s digital presence

• Support light graphic design work using Canva or similar tools
   

Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to connect with youth and young adults from diverse backgrounds

• Detail-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills

• Confident creative eye for video, photography, and design

• Experience with social media video editing tools (e.g., CapCut, Adobe Premiere, InShot, etc.)

• Familiarity with Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook content best practices

• Basic experience with Canva or other design platforms preferred
   

Pay Rate: Student Worker 3

Hiring Manager: Justin Johnson