EHS Part-time Content Creator + Social Media Manager (Housing Included)
Educational Housing Services (EHS) is seeking a self-motivated content creator with proven professional experience leading effective social media posts and campaigns, and ad campaign content. This position will work collaboratively with the Marketing and Student Life teams, as well as EHS residents who are interested in participating in or creating content, to develop original, authentic content for EHS’s digital channels, social media, and ad campaigns. A key part of the role is attending EHS Student Life events, capturing authentic resident and community content with participating residents, and turning that footage into regular social posts. Types of videos include but are not limited to: Trending TikToks; promotional content for Meta; residence tour videos for all platforms in multiple formats; testimonial videos featuring staff, parents and residents; neighborhood tour videos, videos for YouTube ad campaigns, and more. The ideal candidate is moved by EHS’s mission, understands what makes EHS special, and is excited to showcase EHS to its target audiences on multiple platforms using creative digital storytelling. Select the "View More" button below to see the full job description. TO APPLY VISIT https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ehscontentsocialmedia
Qualifications
Requirements
- Commitment to regularly attending events at EHS residences on evenings and weekends, as well as occasional daytime shoots and in-person Marketing meetings
- 2–3+ years of professional experience with social media content creation and management, with a portfolio and verifiable performance data and measurable results
- Experience marketing to students and/or Gen Z audiences
- Demonstrated experience producing advertising creative for paid social or video platforms with the ability to explain the reasoning behind creative decisions and point to how that work performed
- Strong video production and editing skills, with proficiency in industry-standard tools (Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, Canva, or equivalent)
- Familiarity with social management and scheduling tools (Later, Hootsuite, Sprout Social, or equivalent)
- Photography and photo editing skills sufficient to produce high-quality brand imagery
- Comfort working with and directing residents who may have limited experience appearing on camera or creating social content
- Basic graphic design skills (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or equivalent)
- Fluency in short-form vertical video and the content conventions of TikTok, Reels, and Shorts
- Working knowledge of ad creative specifications and best practices across various platforms, including YouTube and Meta
- Proven ability to independently own and maintain a content calendar
- Strong writing and copywriting skills with a clear command of brand voice
- Comfort with analytics platforms and translating data into creative decisions
- Ability to work collaboratively and creatively with EHS residents and Student Life team to get content as needed for social media, ad campaigns, etc
- Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and deliver consistently with minimal oversight
Preferences
- Experience with Reddit Ads, plus other emerging paid platforms
- Basic CMS experience (WordPress, Squarespace, Webflow, or similar) for small website content updates as needed
Responsibilities
This is a part-time position based in the NYC area. The position is primarily remote outside of scheduled content capture and Student Life event coverage (approximately 1–2 times per week depending on the Student Life event calendar and content needs, including evenings and weekends), approximately one in-person Marketing team meeting per month, and occasional additional photo/video shoots as needed. Evening and weekend event coverage is included within the position’s regular 25 hours per week.
Responsible to: Director of Marketing, Digital Marketing Associate, SVP of Student Life and Institutional Partnerships.
Content Creation & Production
- Work collaboratively with marketing, Student Life and current residents to obtain existing and new content as needed
- Work with residents who have expressed interest in participating in EHS content, including coordinating opportunities for residents to appear in videos or capture content themselves
- Research and analyze current best practices, competitor advertising, creative trends, and platform conventions to determine what content will perform most effectively on Meta (Facebook/Instagram), YouTube, Reddit, and TikTok
- Shoot original photo and video content as needed at EHS residences and across NYC (equipment provided)
- Edit existing and newly shot video for multiple formats such as short-form vertical (Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts), long-form YouTube, postcards, Meta ads, etc.
- Create platform-native content that authentically resonates with a Gen Z and student audience
- Help maintain a library of organized, reusable brand assets
- Assist with other content-related needs as they arise, including occasional website content updates and other digital marketing projects
Social Media Management
- Build and manage the content calendar across all active channels, ensuring consistent publishing cadence
- Write copy, create authentic visuals (graphics, photos, videos), publish posts, and manage day-to-day community engagement, comments, and inbound messages
- Monitor performance and report on engagement, reach, and growth against agreed benchmarks
- Execute paid advertising for posts as directed
- Track and report on core performance metrics
Student Life & Community Event Content
- Attend selected Student Life events to capture authentic photo and video content featuring participating residents, event activities and the EHS community (approximately 1–2 times per week, depending on the Student Life event calendar and content needs, taking place primarily during evenings and weekends)
- Serve as the primary Marketing liaison with the Student Life team for event-related social media content, maintaining regular communication about upcoming events, content opportunities and coverage needs
- Work directly with Student Life to understand the upcoming event calendar, identify events best suited for content, identify residents interested in participating when appropriate, coordinate access/logistics, and collect additional content from Student Life when the content creator cannot attend
- Collect and organize content captured by Student Life staff when appropriate
- Edit and publish timely event content while it is still relevant, with a goal of approximately one Student Life/community-focused post per week
- Identify authentic activities, interactions and community moments that can help tell the EHS story, while working with residents who are comfortable participating in content
Details
APPLY AT https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ehscontentsocialmedia
Deadline to apply: November 1, 2026 at 5PM ET.
Anticipated Start Date: Early December 2026 strongly preferred, with some flexibility for the right candidate.
Compensation
Hours and Rate: 25 hours/week at $25/hour, plus complimentary single-occupancy housing provided by EHS at the EHS St. George Towers location in Brooklyn Heights.
EHS Marketing Summer Ambassador and Intern 2027 - Application Info Coming Soon
The EHS Marketing Ambassador-Intern represents and promotes Educational Housing Services (“EHS”) in a positive manner on EHS’s social media networks as well as in their personal social media networks and in-person within the EHS community. The position will work directly with the marketing department on social media (with a particular focus on Tik Tok), content creation, and brand awareness initiatives, plus engage with EHS residents in different marketing campaigns. The intern will provide credible, trustworthy promotion and visibility to EHS (online and off-line). This internship will be a hybrid internship experience, with both virtual and in-person experiences taking place in accordance with health and safety guidelines. Hours are primarily worked in the evenings and on weekends. The intern must be a full-time student at a college or university in the US during summer 2027 (i.e., not a recent graduate) and must live in the housing provided by EHS in NYC. Please note: Only candidates who have experience creating TikTok content for a third party such as a company, organization, school association, etc., will be considered. Application details will be posted online in November 2026.
