Marketing and Communications Assistant

Richmond, VA (On-site)

$16/hr – $21/hrEntry LevelFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own campus storytelling through photo/video capture and hands-on media support for events, outreach, and student voices.

  • Content & storytelling: capture daily campus life and special events for shareable materials.
  • Event support & promotions: help plan, set up, and promote on-campus events and local outreach.
  • Media production pipeline: assist with press releases, student interviews, editing, and print collateral.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Capturing campus activity both in the context of daily happenings and also special events with both photography and videography.
  • Assist in specific targeted promotions by assignment.
  • Assist in planning, setting up, and promoting on-campus events (e.g., Registration Days, career Fairs) and working local outreach events.
  • Assist in press release writing.
  • Conduct student interviews and record testimonials.
  • Occasional video editing.
  • Flyer, brochure and hallway sign creation.

Requirements

  • Basic proficiency in graphic design tools like Canva or the Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Social media content creation skills with video (reels, stories, Instagram).
  • Written and verbal communication skills; ability to represent the college professionally.
  • Strong ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • A genuine appreciation for a rural community and the mission of ESCC.

Preferred

  • N/A
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Since 1966, Virginia’s Community Colleges have given everyone the opportunity to learn and develop the right skills so lives and communities are strengthened. By making higher education and workforce training available in every part of Virginia, we elevate all of Virginia. Together, Virginia’s Community Colleges serve more than 252,000 students each year.

Founded in 1966
Richmond, Virginia, USA
289 employees (4 in marketing)
68% recommend to a friend
59% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$8
Traffic Source Mix
Search
27.5%
Direct
62%
Referral
9.7%
Social
0.5%
Paid
0.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~289

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
3 (1% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
4