UD Social Media accepting ambassador applications for 2012-13 academic year

1:43 p.m., Aug. 29, 2012--University of Delaware Social Media has positions available for students who are into social media, blogging, video production, marketing, photography or event planning.

Now entering its third year, UD’s Social Media Ambassador (SMA) program is a unique and fun opportunity for students to gain professional social media experience before graduating.

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SMAs 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 accounts as needed.

Past SMA projects have included:

• Launching UD’s Foursquare account and first-ever Foursquare Day
• Producing videos for UD’s YouTube page
• Planning and running the Blue Hen Says Instagram contest

SMA applications are now being accepted. Interested students should complete the online application no later than Friday, Sept. 7. Applicants selected for the SMA program will be notified by mid-September.

Those who have questions or want to learn more about the program are invited to attend the interest meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 5:30 p.m., in 004 Kirkbride Hall. Inquiries can also be sent to socialmedia@udel.edu.