Communications Assistant B (Social Media)

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Hiring Unit: University Advancement, Content Strategy

Salary: $16.85 + 4% vacation

Hours: 10 hours per week

Classification: B

Start and end date of employment: contract until January 2, 2027

***POSITION ONLY AVAILABLE TO CURRENT MCGILL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS.***

Job Summary

Under the direction of the immediate supervisor (Digital Communications Officer – Social Media), the incumbent supports the planning, creation, scheduling, and evaluation of social media content across McGill Alumni digital channels. The incumbent assists with content production, including photography, video, copywriting, and on-camera appearances, while helping to maintain the social media calendar, monitor platform performance, compile analytics, and promote engagement with students, alumni, faculty, and donors. The incumbent performs functions of moderate complexity using established instructions and procedures.

Typical Functions

• Assist in managing our social media calendar and scheduling posts across McGill Alumni channels

• Act as an on-camera persona to interview and engage with other students, faculty, alumni and donors, helping to position alumni-focused content from the student POV

• Assist in creating and/or editing content including photos, reels and copy

• Track social media performance metrics and contribute to regular reporting

• Coordinate with social media colleagues across the University to amplify McGill Alumni content on faculty channels

• Contribute ideas for innovative approaches to content creation across McGill Alumni communications vehicles

• The list of functions outlined above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks which may be performed by an incumbent. For example, incumbents may be asked to perform some elements of Communications Assistant level ""A"" tasks in addition to the above listed functions.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Current McGill student with an interest in communications, marketing, digital media, journalism, or a related field.

• Experience using social media platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook for content creation and engagement.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling and audience-focused content.

• Proficiency with basic photo, video, and graphic editing tools, and an aptitude for learning new digital communications technologies

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, collaborate effectively with stakeholders, and work independently when required.

• French language proficiency is an asset

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree at McGill University

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 4 on a scale of 0-4.

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Minimum Education and Experience:

High School Diploma 1 Year Related Experience

Hourly Salary:

(AMUSE B) $16.85

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:

10 (Part time)

Position Start Date:

2026-09-08

Position End Date:

2027-01-02

Deadline to Apply:

2026-09-20

This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.