WKU Social Media Ambassador Application

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Thank you for your interest in becoming a WKU Social Media Ambassador! This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in social media marketing, content creation, leadership, and other professional skills, all while showing off your Hilltopper pride.

 

Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, applicants must:

• Be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student living on campus or in the Bowling Green area.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Be familiar with and knowledgeable about WKU’s campus services and facilities.
• Be comfortable engaging with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Be confident in front of a camera.
• Own a smartphone (iPhone or Android) that can be used on projects.
• Have working knowledge of the following platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok.
• Be available to attend weekly meetings in person on Tuesdays from 3:00 to 4:00 PM.
• Be able to contribute to 2–4 social media assignments per month.

 

Responsibilities

As a WKU Social Media Ambassador, you will:

• Attend weekly team meetings in person on Tuesdays from 3:00 to 4:00 PM.
• Create and share engaging content for WKU’s official social media channels.
• Maintain professionalism in behavior, language, and appearance while representing WKU.
• Wear WKU-branded apparel during ambassador-related projects.
• Collaborate effectively with fellow ambassadors and staff.
• Follow all guidelines outlined in the WKU Student Handbook.

 

What You’ll Have the Opportunity to Gain

• Hands-on involvement in social media strategy and platform management.
• Opportunities to create compelling content for audiences.
• Exposure to communications and marketing practices in a real-world setting.
• Practice in capturing and editing photo and video content.
• Growth in writing skills for digital storytelling and brand messaging.
• Insight into data analysis to evaluate content performance and audience engagement.
• Collaboration with a creative team of peers and professionals.
• Portfolio-building experiences and networking opportunities.
• Leadership development and a chance to make a meaningful impact on WKU’s digital presence.

 

Dates to Remember

• Application open date: November 10, 2025
• Application deadline: Friday, November 21st at 12:00pm (noon)
• Interviews: December 1-5, 2026
• Winter Orientation and Planning Meeting: Friday, January 23, 1:00-4:00pm
• Weekly Meetings: Tuesdays from 3:00 to 4:00 PM.

 

Contact Information

Email: webservices@wku.edu

 

WKU Marketing and Communications reserves the right to replace any ambassador who does not meet program expectations.

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