Social Media & Publicity Assistant for Social Research Journal - Student Assistant Specialist

At The New School, we redefine the boundaries of education, creativity, and innovation. Founded in 1919 and located in the heart of New York City, we are home to over 9,000 students from over 100 countries, offering more than 135 degree and diploma programs across our renowned colleges, including Parsons School of Design, The New School for Social Research, Eugene Lang college of Liberal Arts, Parsons Paris, and the College of Performing Arts. Our progressive, interdisciplinary approach has earned us recognition as one of the most forward-thinking institutions in the world.

Social Research: An International Quarterly, an academic journal based at the New School for Social Research, is seeking an advanced undergraduate student or graduate student to fill an hourly part-time (up to 10 hrs/week) position running the journal’s social media and helping with publicity and marketing efforts. Start date is as soon as possible, with expectation to commit to the position through Academic Year 2026/27 and preferably longer. This position comes with room for growth and career mentorship to learn about and gain experience in marketing & publicity, editorial management, and

journal production. The position reports to the journal’s managing editor.

CORE CAPABILITIES, PRIMARY DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft copy and create visuals for several social media posts a week (X, Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook)
• Develop schedule and identify content for posts
• Schedule posts weekly via a scheduling platform
• Research best algorithmic practices and trends in content creation and communications for various platforms
• Keep track, evaluate, and share social media analytics with the journal team
• Participate in other publicity effort (e.g., regular Mailchimp newsletters, paid advertising)

QUALIFICATIONS

• College-level coursework in social sciences and/or humanities and/or liberal arts
• Experience in social media management and strong knowledge of various social media platforms (experience with X and Instagram a must)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience using Google Suite
• Design capabilities to create graphics for social media using Canva, Illustrator, and/or Photoshop
• Detail-oriented multitasker
• Current TNS student

WORK MODE

Hybrid - Employees hired for this position primarily work remotely with the

occasional on-campus presence required with advanced notice. Employees in

this role will also be expected to use their best judgment to be on campus when necessary in order to best fulfill the responsibilities of their job descriptions. #LI-DNI

RATE: $20/hr

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

WHY JOIN US?

This is an extraordinary opportunity to work closely with a visionary leader and

contribute meaningfully to a forward-thinking institution that’s reshaping the future of higher education. You’ll be at the nexus of strategy, operations, and innovation in a role that grows with your impact.

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the journal’s editor and managing editor the social media

publicity assistant develops and implements social media strategy for the journal and assists with other publicity efforts.