Own and shape web stories and internal communications, support social content, conduct interviews, and cover events as part of the University of Kentucky Communications team.

Own and edit content for web stories and internal communications
Assist with social media content creation and post scheduling
Conduct interviews and help develop feature stories

Job Description

Responsibilities

Write and edit content for web stories and internal communications.
Assist with social media content creation and post scheduling.
Conduct interviews and help develop feature stories.
Support coverage of events through notes, photos, and summaries.
Assist with other communications projects as needed.

Requirements

Currently enrolled at the University of Kentucky.
Experience in content writing and content creation for platforms including website, publications, or social media including Instagram and Facebook platforms. Experience shooting video and photos.
N/A for License/Registration/Certification
Sitting at a computer terminal for long periods of time. Ability to lift objects up to 25 pounds.
Weekdays between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Evenings Weekends
Strong writing and editing skills Interest in storytelling and digital communications Familiarity with social media platforms.
Preferred Education/Experience Basic design skills through programs like Canva and Adobe design platforms. Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related majors preferred.

Preferred

Basic design skills through programs like Canva and Adobe design platforms. Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related majors preferred.

University of Kentucky

The University of Kentucky is a public, research-extensive, land grant university dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in teaching, research, health care, cultural enrichment, and economic development for over 150 years.The University of Kentucky:- Facilitates learning, informed by scholarship and research.- Expands knowledge through research, scholarship and creative activity.- Serves a global community by disseminating, sharing and applying knowledge.The University, as the flagship institution, plays a critical leadership role for the Commonwealth by contributing to the economic development and quality of life within Kentucky's borders and beyond. The University nurtures a diverse community characterized by fairness and equal opportunity.From Paducah to Pikeville, Covington to Cumberland, the University of Kentucky touches lives across the Bluegrass State, providing education, cultural stimulation and economic development in all 120 counties. Considering that residents of all Kentucky counties benefit from the University's medical care, community service, innovative research and creative teaching and instruction, there's no question UK is The University of Kentucky.

Lexington, Kentucky, USA

23K employees (696 in marketing)

www.uky.edu