Social media
Students invited to apply for Social Media Ambassador program
2:28 p.m., May 8, 2015--University of Delaware Social Media is now accepting applications from students interested in joining the Social Media Ambassador (SMA) program for the fall 2015 semester.
Students from all majors interested in social media, blogging, video production, marketing, photography and event planning are invited to apply.
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The University’s SMA program, overseen by UD’s Social Media team in Communications and Public Affairs, is a unique and fun opportunity for students to gain professional social media experience before graduating.
SMAs are given official Blue Hen Twitter accounts to share their experiences at Delaware with fellow and prospective students. They work as a team to create and curate fun, engaging content for the Blue Hen Says Facebook and Twitter accounts, as well as other official UD social media accounts.
SMAs also gain special access to cover a variety of campus events, such as VIP passes to UD football and basketball games, “tweet seats” at performances by the UD Resident Ensemble Players and press passes to cover campus visits by famous speakers.
SMAs serve an important role in the University’s greater communications efforts by helping promote major initiatives and outreach campaigns. In the past, SMAs have drummed up excitement about UDance and provided coverage during the 2014 NCAA basketball tournament.
Additionally, SMAs have special access to professional development opportunities, including networking events and tips from some of UD’s communications experts.
“Joining SMA has given me the opportunity to observe, interact, and connect with the University's community on all levels — anywhere from guest speakers to different colleges or departments to RSO events and even my peers. I am gaining experience personally and professionally through this program,” said freshman SMA Abigail Hildalgo.
Required monthly meetings serve as a time for the entire group to convene, get to know one another and receive information and tips from the UD Social Media Team. The meetings are held once each month during fall and spring semesters from 5-6 p.m., Tuesdays.
“Before I even sent in my application, the University of Delaware has always been somewhere I could see myself calling home,” said sophomore SMA Sarah Montes.
“I can attribute a large part of this love for UD to the Social Media Ambassadors I followed on Twitter as a prospective student. Seeing pictures of our beautiful campus and tweets of campus events gave me a glimpse of what it is like to be a student here. As a current SMA, I enjoy highlighting the student experience through social media and showcasing my life as a Blue Hen.”
Spring SMA applications are now being accepted. The deadline to complete the online application is noon, Friday, May 22. Accepted applicants will be contacted over the summer. Inquiries can be sent to socialmedia@udel.edu.