Communications Assistant (Student Wage) at University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA

University of Virginia

Communications Assistant (Student Wage)

Charlottesville, VA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

The role focuses on creating content for UVA communications across newsletters, websites, social media, and other channels, with tasks including photo/video capture, graphic design, editing, and fact-checking. It emphasizes collaboration with Facilities Management and offers opportunities to build a portfolio and hands-on content creation experience. The position seeks strong writing, social media experience, reliability, and open communication, with UVA student status as a requirement.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Create engaging, informative content for newsletters, websites, social media, and other communication channels.
Capture photos and video; design graphics and flyers; and write, edit and proofread stories for a variety of audiences.
Research and fact-check information to support accurate content creation.
Collaborate with teams across Facilities Management to support communication initiatives.

Requirements

Strong writing skills and a creative approach to engaging an audience.
Comfort using Microsoft tools like Word, Teams, and PowerPoint.
Experience creating or managing social media content, including photography, video and graphics.
Openness to feedback and a desire to improve your skills.
Reliable, self-motivated, and able to manage deadlines independently.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm, and a strong work ethic.
Education: Current undergrad UVA student

Preferred

Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud programs (Illustrator, Photoshop and Premiere) and/or Canva.
Interest or experience with digital accessibility requirements.

Benefits

Build a professional portfolio while you’re still in school.
Gain hands-on experience creating content.
Develop transferable skills employers look for after graduation.

University of Virginia

The University of Virginia was founded in 1819 as the model for modern universities that has since been emulated all over the world. After 200 years, this iconic institution of higher learning endures because it is fully immersed in meeting the greatest challenges of our time, day in and day out. It’s how we fulfill our animating purpose – to serve. UVA is Virginia’s flagship institution of higher learning, perennially ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation. Having the best public college financial aid package and the highest graduation rate in the nation, UVA offers a life-changing return on investment for students from all backgrounds. We promote access so a meritocracy of talent can participate in shaping our society. The revolutionary vision of an Academical Village has evolved to 12 Schools, each providing leadership in its field and attracting world-class talent. The University is the largest employer in the region and is a catalyst for growth across the Commonwealth, generating an annual economic impact of $5.9 billion. Ultimately, we prepare students to be citizen-leaders who themselves are guided by empathy, integrity, and truth. We believe that doing what you do best, for the benefit of others, is where greatness comes from. Which is why, at the University of Virginia, we strive to be great and good in all we do. #GreatandGood #UVA

Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

16K employees (799 in marketing)

virginia.edu