Public Relations Student Assistant - College Station, United States - Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife

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College Station, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Title

Public Relations Student Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Department

Marketing and Communications

Proposed Minimum Salary

$10.00 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Description:

The Public Relations Student Worker, under general supervision, will be given an inside look at the multi-faceted world of communications and provide concrete, transferable skills that you can take with you into the future.

Your day-to-day activities will vary but typically will include writing, researching media and media opportunities, accessing social media, and working collaboratively with team members on a wide range of projects.

The student worker will be involved with projects including marketing, news and media to extend Texas A&M AgriLife's brand, story and public relations efforts.

Responsibilities:

Implement use of an editorial style guide.
Create and manage media lists, and utilize distribution platform(s).
Help draft materials like media pitches, press releases, media advisories, etc.
Assist in upkeep and updating of content distribution platform.
Media monitoring for industry trends and seasonal topics.
Write content for AgriLife Today, as appropriate.
Assist with social media, as appropriate.
Contributes to weekly reporting of interviews, pitches and coverage for leadership.
Offer ideas and suggestions of timely content.
Draft and preliminary buildouts of media kits.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in applicable field; Communications, Digital Media, Journalism, Marketing, Media, Public Relations.
Highly collaborative, team player.
Strong writing skills.
Knowledge of social media.
Ability to engage on media relations projects.

What you need to know:

Rate of Pay:
$10.00 hour

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.