About the position
This position is designed for current junior or senior students at Brenau University in the Communication program within the College of Business and Communication. The role involves assisting the Director of Marketing and Communications with various tasks related to internal and external communication, media relations, and content creation. The candidate will be expected to write news releases, articles, and updates, as well as provide proofreading services. The position requires strong communication and organizational skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Word and/or Google Docs. The candidate should have a passion for writing and the ability to accept critiques and make necessary adjustments to their work. The role is part-time, requiring 12-15 hours of work per week, generally during weekdays.
Responsibilities
- Assists the Director of Marketing and Communications with internal and external communication
- Writes news releases, articles and updates as requested
- Assists the Director of Marketing and Communications with media relations and creation of published content
- Provides proofreading as requested in a timely manner
- Collaborates with office staff and campus partners to support internal and external marketing and communications initiatives
- Adheres to Brenau branding and design standards, as well as university policies and procedures
- Supports department staff in other duties as requested
Requirements
- Current junior or senior student at Brenau University in Communication program in the College of Business and Communication
- Must have completed at least one college-level writing course
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and/or Google Docs
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Experience in writing for niche and mass media
- Must have enthusiasm for the writing process and the ability to accept critiques and make necessary adjustments to copy as directed
- Punctuality and the ability to manage multiple deadline projects with thoroughness and attentiveness
Nice-to-haves
- Some experience in public relations or mass media a plus
Benefits
- Part-time work experience in a university setting
- Opportunity to develop writing and communication skills
- Collaboration with experienced marketing and communications professionals
