Undergraduate Student Visual Communications Assistant (Fall 2026)

Norman, OK (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 21 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and drive CASC communications by coordinating content gathering, creating multimedia storytelling, and managing outreach across digital and print channels, while ensuring branding, accessibility, and messaging standards; lead social media planning, event support, and production of example design materials.

Content production and curation for outreach and reporting
Social media strategy and multi-channel content distribution
Branding, accessibility, and message clarity across platforms

Job Description

Responsibilities

Coordinate with faculty and staff across the South Central CASC Consortium to gather visual and written content for CASC outreach materials and reporting
Creatively display South Central CASC research and programmatic content through digital and print media such as videos, web highlights, social media, factsheets, etc.
Assist with writing messaging for print and digital publication for marketing materials, website content, news and feature articles, blog/social media posts, press releases, etc.
Take photos and videos at South Central CASC events that can be used for promotional materials
Plan and execute short video shoots to spotlight important features of the CASC programs
Strategically plan social media posts on all platforms to maintain and grow our online audiences
Assist with outreach events
Ensure all published content follows OU and CASC branding guidelines and uses clear messaging
Use ADA compliance standards on all communications
Assist with day-to-day office communications tasks and other tasks as needed

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in the Fall 2026 Term as an undergraduate student at the University of Oklahoma.
Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.
Familiarity with Mac or Windows computer operating systems
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 Suite (or Mac/Google equivalents)
Experience working with multiple social media platforms in a professional or organizational setting
Familiarity with graphic design using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools
Strong communication and writing/editing skills
Ability to write in a scientific and creative manner to optimize content
Highly organized and able to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
Ability to lift/carry 35 pounds to help with event tabling

Preferred

Interest in and/or familiarity with climate/weather or environmental sciences and science communications
Interest in or familiarity with video editing software such as Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools
Familiarity using MailChimp or similar tools
Ability to work independently
A willingness to learn and apply best practices in communications across different media types

University of Oklahoma

Attracting top students from across the nation and more than 100 countries around the world, OU provides a major university experience in a private college atmosphere. In fact, OU is number one in the nation in the number of National Merit Scholars enrolled at a public university, and is in the top five of public universities in the nation in the graduation of Rhodes Scholars. OU has emerged as a pacesetter for public higher education in the United States and is ranked by The Princeton Review among the top 10 public universities in the nation in terms of academic excellence and cost for students.SpecialtiesArchitecture, Arts & Sciences, Atmospheric & Geographic Sciences, Business, Engineering, Fine Arts, International Studies, Journalism, Law

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