<strong>Job Identification:</strong> 42756<br><br><strong>Job Category:</strong> Admin Support<br><br><strong>Apply Before:</strong> 02/25/2026, 02:47 PM<br><br><strong>Degree Level:</strong> Bachelor's Degree<br><br><strong>Locations:</strong> 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33620, US<br><br><strong>Essential Personnel:</strong> No<br> <strong>Job Description</strong><br><br>The University of South Florida Athletic Department is looking for a creative, detail-oriented, and highly motivated <strong>Social Media Assistant</strong> to join our external digital management team. This position will support the promotion of South Florida's 21 varsity sports programs through innovative and engaging social media content that connects with Bulls fans across the nation.<br><br>As a Social Media Assistant, you'll play a key role in enhancing the Bulls brand by creating real-time content, assisting with media coverage during games, and helping to grow our online presence across platforms such as Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook, and YouTube. <br><br><strong>Responsibilities</strong> <ul><li>Assist with content creation, including graphics, photos, videos, and copy for USF Athletics social channels and digital assets.</li><li>Cover live sporting events (home and select away games) with real-time social updates and written articles. </li><li>Monitor trends and provide input on emerging platforms, styles, and engagement tactics.</li><li>Help organize and schedule weekly content calendars.</li><li>Work closely with the communications, marketing, and creative teams to ensure brand consistency.</li><li>Participate in brainstorms and creative planning meetings.</li><li>Track and report on social media analytics and engagement metrics.</li></ul> <strong>Qualifications</strong> <ul><li>Strong knowledge of social media platforms and digital trends.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.</li><li>Ability to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays as needed (game coverage).</li><li>Basic photo and video editing skills; experience with Adobe Creative Suite or Canva a plus.</li><li>Passion for sports and familiarity with NCAA athletics is highly encouraged.</li><li>Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul> <strong>About Us</strong><br><br><b>Working at USF</b> <br><br>With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts. <br><br><b>About USF </b> <br><br>The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. 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