Laura Nickerson

Head of Social Media
Keck School of Medicine of USC

As the current Head of Social Media for the Keck School of Medicine of USC, Laura Nickerson oversees all content creation and strategy for the school’s social media accounts. Specializing in video content creation, her strategy grew their TikTok account to over 34k followers in the first year. Before working at USC, Laura was the social media manager for Pepperdine University and a Digital Content Producer for America’s Funniest Home Videos. She also previously worked as a branded video producer and influencer, partnering with brands including Tide Pods, Invisalign, and Buzzfeed. Her videos have reached a collective audience of over 25 million views.

Laura Nickerson’s Session

10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m. PT — Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Panel: Video Content Creation Do's and Dont's: IG Reels, TikTok & Youtube Shorts

Videos are engaging and can drive incredible results that are not easily achieved using other static content formats. This panel will break down important considerations and “do’s and don’ts” for video content creation to help solo social media marketers and content teams streamline their processes and create their best-performing videos based on their brand goals.

Topics include:

  • A breakdown of what makes an engaging video (story, structure, aspect ratio, and platform-by-platform style)
  • How to create a video content creation workflow that works for you and your student workers
  • Easy-to-use tools and other quick-win strategies to make video production easier
  • Higher Ed-specific obstacles to getting footage and tips to overcome them
  • Finding ways to showcase most students in videos and creating video content that feels authentic to your student body
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