Research Assistant
$100,000 USD/year Pay is set based on global value, not the local market. Most roles = hourly rate x 40 hrs x 50 weeks 

Austin, United States
In-person
Hours: 08:00 am to 05:00 pm CST, M-F
full-time (40 hrs/week)
Long-term role

Research Assistant   $100,000 USD/year

Description

📱 SOCIAL MEDIA MAVERICK WANTED IN AUSTIN, TX 📱

Have you conquered the digital landscape with your own thriving social presence? Ready to transform tech-savvy teens into tomorrow's digital influencers? Alpha High School's innovative AlphaX program is calling your name!

We're seeking a social media virtuoso who can navigate the ever-changing digital currents with ease. As our Research Assistant, you'll mentor ambitious students in the art and science of personal brand building, content strategy, and authentic audience engagement. Think of yourself as part digital strategist, part creative director, and part growth hacker – simultaneously nurturing 50 emerging digital personalities.

If you've mastered the algorithm, understand the psychology behind viral content, and can translate complex growth strategies into actionable lessons for Gen Z, we want to talk to you. This is your chance to shape how the next generation wields influence in the digital realm.

  • 💰 Competitive salary package with comprehensive benefits
  • 🚀 Clear pathways for professional advancement
  • 🏠 Relocation support for exceptional candidates
  • 🖥️ Cutting-edge tech tools and resources at your fingertips
  • 🔮 Become a pioneer in the future of digital education

Ready to transform passionate teens into digital thought leaders? Join our visionary team and make your mark on the next generation of creators!

What you will be doing

  • 🔥 Design and lead immersive workshops that transform students into strategic social media architects
  • 🧠 Mentor students in leveraging AI tools to develop, refine, and optimize compelling content
  • 💎 Transform students' unique passions and expertise into distinctive personal brands
  • 📊 Cultivate data literacy skills, teaching students to focus on meaningful engagement metrics beyond surface-level vanity numbers
  • 🌐 Facilitate valuable connections between students and established digital creators in their interest areas
  • ⚡ Share battle-tested, contemporary strategies that deliver real results in today's competitive social landscape

What you will NOT be doing

  • ❌ Recycling yesterday's social media formulas that no longer drive engagement
  • ❌ Chasing superficial metrics or implementing inauthentic growth tactics
  • ❌ Managing the school's institutional social media presence
  • ❌ Drowning in paperwork and bureaucratic processes

Key responsibilities

Your mission is to equip students with the skills, mindset, and practical know-how to build genuine, engaged digital communities centered around their unique talents and interests. You'll guide them in developing marketable digital skills while fostering authentic online personas that can thrive in today's creator economy.

Candidate requirements

  • ✅ Proven track record in strategic social media growth, content creation, and community cultivation for individuals or organizations
  • ✅ Demonstrated success in building and nurturing vibrant online communities
  • ✅ Cutting-edge knowledge of evolving social media algorithms, formats, and engagement strategies
  • ✅ Proficiency with modern content creation tools and AI-assisted platforms
  • ✅ Exceptional ability to connect with, inspire, and motivate Gen Z students
  • ✅ Verifiable success in developing your own substantial digital presence
  • ✅ Superior verbal, written, and presentation capabilities
  • ✅ Commitment to working on-site at our Austin, Texas campus (relocation assistance available)
  • ✅ Authorization to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship

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