Communications & Research Associate (Remote • Part-Time)
The Grauer School
Encinitas, CA (Remote)
In-houseFull-timeEntry level
11 hrs ago
Communications Assistant Student Employee, #9095
Des Plaines, IL (On-site)
Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradOther
Posted 4 weeks ago
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Job Summary
Own hands-on content creation and distribution across Oakton’s channels, with a focus on newsletters, press materials, and event media support.
- Content & Publication: draft, edit, and publish materials for internal and external comms, including the employee e-newsletter in Constant Contact with AP style.
- Media Outreach & Research: identify beats, inform outreach strategies, and draft press content.
- Content Capture: conduct interviews and take photos at events for social, web, and print use.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Content creation, editing, and publication across a variety of channels.
- Enter and edit content submissions for the employee e-newsletter into Constant Contact following the newsletter format and AP style guidelines.
- Follow up with submitters to clarify missing details or correct inaccuracies.
- Support internal and external communications, including identifying topics for publication by conducting research and drafting content for press releases and other channels.
- Research journalists/media outlets that cover specific beats to help inform media outreach strategies.
- Capture photographs at College and community events for use in social media, website, and publications.
- Conduct interviews at College and community events to support content development.
Oakton College
Oakton is a community college with campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie. Established in 1969 and accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, Oakton offers education and training for the residents and businesses of Illinois District 535.For our comment moderation policy:oakton.edu/comments
