Communications and Marketing Graduate Student Assistant
Auburn University
Auburn University, Alabama
The Graduate Student Assistant will work collaboratively with marketing communications staff to support writing, creating, and editing digital communications for internal and external audiences, as well as print marketing and promotional materials. Responsibilities include creative content development and strategic, careful implementation of storytelling across press releases, e-newsletters, and social media channels. Assist in creating and editing relevant media such as video, photography, and graphics for these and other communications projects.
Responsibilities:- Works under close and direct supervision of the Marketing Communications specialist to tell student, alumni and faculty stories, utilizing various mediums that highlight their experiences with graduate education and research.
- Coordinates with stakeholders to create content – both written and visual – highlighting the features and benefits of graduate programs.
- Leverages existing web content in graduate school digital marketing channels, including email marketing and social media platforms.
- Edits marketing messaging, photography, graphics, and video footage to create succinct, engaging digital content for use in various media, including but not limited to the Graduate School website, social media channels, and email marketing
Minimum Qualifications:
- Academic background and/or work experience in communications, marketing, graphic design, social media management or related field.
- Demonstrated ability in Adobe Creative Cloud suite, Microsoft Office suite, social media platforms
- Demonstrated ability in storytelling and/or writing
Preferred Qualifications:
- Pursuing a graduate degree in communications, marketing, or a related field.
- Experience creating and editing photography, graphics, and/or video
- Familiarity and/or experience with email marketing software, social media scheduling platforms, and/or content management software programs.
Why should YOU consider student employment at Auburn University?
- Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals.
- Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors.
- Make a difference! Have the satisfaction of knowing YOU are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.
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About the Company
Auburn University
The main campus had an enrollment during fall of 2007 of 24,137. Auburn University offers degrees in 13 schools and colleges at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.
Auburn University is known not only for its academic excellence, but for its impact on Alabama as well. A recent study determined AU had nearly $ 4 billion economic impact on the state of Alabama, including a $ 1.5 billion impact on the economy and a $ 2.4 billion impact in "human capital." AU's Technical Assistance Center, a collaborative Engineering / Business outreach unit, performs hundreds of projects annually for state industry, generating millions of dollars in increased efficiencies and saving or creating hundreds of jobs statewide.
Auburn University has developed into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educational forefront with its traditional blend of arts and applied science, and changing with the needs of today while living with a respect for the traditions and spirit that are Auburn.