Faculty – Social Media & Creator Economy

Job Description : Faculty – Social Media & Creator Economy

Location :

K.R. Mangalam University, Gurugram

School :

School of Emerging Media & Creator Economy (SEMCE)

Position :

Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor (depending on experience)

Role Overview

We are looking for

creative professionals and educators

who can teach, mentor, and practice within the rapidly evolving

social media and creator economy space . The ideal candidate should combine

academic knowledge with hands-on expertise in digital content creation , including

content ideation,

design, video editing, and campaign execution .

This is not a traditional teaching role — we want

content creators, digital storytellers, and marketing strategists

who can work with students on

real projects, production labs, and brand collaborations .

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Mentorship

Teach courses in

social media strategy, content creation, influencer marketing, and digital brand building .

Conduct

hands-on workshops

in design and editing tools : Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut, Canva, Figma, etc.

Mentor students in

building their own creator brands

— from concept to monetization.

Content Creation & Practice

Actively produce content (short-form video, graphics, campaign creatives) as

teaching material and case studies .

Collaborate with the university’s media team to

showcase SEMCE’s work on social platforms .

Develop

mini-campaigns with students

to simulate real-world creator economy workflows.

Curriculum & Innovation

Design

studio-based courses

where students create, edit, publish, and analyze content.

Integrate

emerging tools

(AI in content creation, analytics dashboards, synthetic influencers, Web3 monetization).

Industry Engagement

Bring in live projects from agencies, startups, and creator brands.

Organize

content hackathons, brand collaborations, and creator bootcamps .

Build student exposure through guest sessions, workshops, and internship pipelines.

Qualifications & Experience

Master’s / Ph.D. in

Media Studies, Communication, Design, Marketing, or related fields .

OR strong

industry / practitioner profile

in digital media, content creation, or influencer marketing.

Hands-on expertise

in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects), Canva, Figma, and social media publishing tools.

Experience in

running campaigns, managing brand collabs, or growing creator accounts

preferred.

Strong

portfolio of work

(social media campaigns, video projects, design work, or creator brand).

Skills & Competencies

Expertise in

content ideation, visual storytelling, graphic design, and video production .

Ability to guide students on

end-to-end content pipelines : ideation → production → publishing → analytics → monetization.

Deep understanding of

platform dynamics (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn) .

Knowledge of

analytics tools

(Meta Ads Manager, YouTube Studio, Google Analytics).

Strong

mentorship mindset

— inspire students to become content creators, not just consumers.

Passion for staying updated with

social media trends, tools, and monetization models .