Communications Assistant

Gainesville, FL (On-site)

$17/hr – $22/hrEntry LevelPart time

Posted 1 day ago

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Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with the Strategic Events Manager on marketing and communication projects for Creative B and other research activities.
  • Conceptualize and develop content around Creative B college events by capturing photo and video for marketing efforts. This includes: behind-the-scenes work leading up to the event, day-of event footage/photography, and ideating and drafting ready-to-post materials (e.g., Instagram Reels) for social media.
  • Responsible for drafting and scheduling posts for various COTA social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram , LinkedIn .
  • Assist with audience feedback surveys and analytics related to Creative B and research events.
  • Assist with writing, editing, designing, and distributing content for publications, press releases, email newsletters, and other marketing materials that communicate the organization's events, research, and programs.
  • Ensure that all communications and marketing materials align with brand standards for the college and the University of Florida.
  • Use project management software, such as Microsoft Teams, to plan content, track work, and collaborate with communications partners.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Evidence of experience with communications, marketing, social media (proficiency with Instagram necessary), basic smart phone photography/videography, or related field.

Preferred

  • Coursework and/or experience in communications, marketing communications, writing or related areas.
  • Experience with videography/photography, including video production for YouTube and/or Vimeo. (Experience can range from smart phone to SLR camera.)
  • Experience with graphic design and/or use of the Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Excellent copywriting skills.
  • Experience in creating engaging content for various information channels and disparate audiences. (e.g.: understands the difference between audience demographics on Instagram and Facebook and knows how to communicate with each of them effectively.)
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University of Florida is a major, public, comprehensive, land-grant, research university. The state's oldest, largest and most comprehensive university, it is among the nation's most academically diverse public universities. University of Florida has a long history of established programs in international education, research and service. It was founded in 1853 and is based in Gainesville, Florida.

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