CHSS Social Media Ambassador
CHSS Social Media Ambassador
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is looking for creative undergraduate students to join our new CHSS Social Media Ambassador team.
This paid opportunity ($750 stipend/semester) is ideal for students who love creating content, enjoy being involved on campus, and want to help showcase the people, programs, events, and experiences that make CHSS unique. Working alongside the College's Director of Communications, ambassadors will create original content for CHSS social media platforms, including Instagram, Reels, and future platforms like TikTok.
Whether you're interested in social media, marketing, communications, video production—or simply enjoy creating engaging content—this is an opportunity to build your portfolio while gaining real-world experience.
No professional experience is required. We're looking for students who are creative, enthusiastic, dependable, and eager to learn.
What You'll Do
As a CHSS Social Media Ambassador, you'll help tell the story of our college by:
- Creating original photo and video content for CHSS social media channels
- Covering College and University events and student experiences
- Conducting interviews with students, faculty, and/or alumni
- Pitching creative content ideas and participating in content planning
- Filming, editing, and appearing in short-form videos
- Staying current with social media trends and finding creative ways to incorporate them into CHSS content
- Attending weekly team meetings and collaborating with fellow ambassadors
We're Looking For Students Who Are
- Currently enrolled CHSS undergraduate students at Montclair
- Creative, reliable, and enthusiastic about storytelling
- Comfortable creating and appearing in short-form video content
- Active users of Instagram, TikTok, or similar platforms
- Able to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate with others
- Interested in social media, communications, marketing, digital media, or related fields
- Able to commit to working with us for the full academic year (September through May)
Experience with video editing apps such as CapCut, iMovie, Adobe Premiere, or Final Cut Pro is very helpful but not required.
What You'll Gain
- Paid, flexible on-campus work
- Hands-on experience in social media strategy and content creation
- Professional portfolio pieces for internships and future careers
- Training on Montclair's social media brand guidelines and best practices
- Opportunities to network with faculty, staff, and fellow student creators
- CHSS and Montclair swag for content creation and events
Time Commitment
- Weekly team meeting (Mondays, 2:00–3:00 p.m.)
- Regular content assignments throughout the semester
- Coverage of select campus events
- Onboarding and training
How to Apply
Submit your application along with examples of content you've created (if available). This can include TikToks, Instagram Reels, photography, videos, or other creative work that demonstrates your storytelling style. You can email samples, to Meaghan Morin, CHSS Director of Communications at morinm@montclair.edu.
Selected applicants will be invited to interview and complete a brief onboarding process before joining the team.