Responsibilities

• Write news stories, student profiles, social media posts, press releases, media advisories, community calendar announcements and other promotional content.
• Proof and edit marketing and communications copy to ensure that it adheres to brand voice/tone and AP style.
• Brainstorm with creative team and provide campus and community outreach to identify potential stories, student profiles/testimonials, social media content and other content opportunities.
• Provide assistance with project scheduling and with photo and video shoots.
• Provide design support using Canva for internal flyers and digital signage.
• Support website needs, including website and calendar updates, internal and external communications.
• Support the tracking and additions of student and alumni testimonials.
• Provide labels and keywords for photos uploaded to the university digital asset management system.
• Perform typical office work, including campus deliveries, organizing of files, distributing mail, etc.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• Must be an enrolled graduate student at Lenoir-Rhyne University.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Preferred

• Experience in video production, photography and/or graphic design will be prioritized.
• Natural curiosity, empathy and gratitude when working with university clients
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to learn new tasks quickly and meet deadlines
• Experience providing excellent customer service and building relationships with internal and external audiences
• Ability to maintain a high degree of tact, diplomacy and confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment