CAS Communications Student Associate
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Job no: 501459
Department: Arts & Science College
Location: Oxford, OH
Work type: Student
Categories: Office, Clerical, Administrative Support, PR, Media, Graphics, Communications, Other
| Job Title: |
CAS Communications Student Associate
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| Salary/Grade: |
$11.45 - $12.45 / hr
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| Hours per week: |
4-10
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| Duration of Appointment: |
One Semester
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| Job Summary: |
Part-time student assistants from the departments of English and Media, Journalism, and Film are needed in the College of Arts and Science (CAS) to help the Director of Communications develop media content for the CAS website and electronic alumni newsletters encompassing all CAS departments. This content may consist of news stories, interviews, videos and transcripts, event and research coverage, announcements, and more.
Tasks (may vary):
* Covering campus lectures and other CAS events for a news story, to be posted on the university and/or CAS news websites
* Interviewing students, faculty, and alumni about their Miami experiences (research, teaching, study abroad, experiential learning, and other topics) for news-style articles or Q&A style pieces
* Transcribing audio and video interviews of students and alumni
* Working with the Director and a professional videographer to conduct interviews with CAS alumni, faculty, and students, as assigned by the Director
* Writing and editing specialized news stories and event information
* Conducting online and/or library research on various topics, as needed
* Participating in occasional meetings with the Director and assigned staff or faculty, as needed
* Other related tasks, as needed
All student assistants will report directly to the Director of Communications, who will coordinate assignments in conjunction with department and program faculty, as well as with staff from University Communications and Marketing (UCM).
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| Essential Duties: |
* Interview specified students, faculty, and alumni for story and spotlight content
* Transcribe audio and video interviews
* Attend select CAS events for news coverage (as schedule allows)
* Write engaging content for the CAS website, alumni newsletters, social media, and other platforms
* Meet with the Director of Communications irregularly during the semester, as needed
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
* Writing and editing, demonstrating a good command of English writing and grammar
* Interpersonal communications, including email
* Ability to follow-through on assigned projects and meet deadlines
* Attention to detail
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
* Familiarity with conventions of professional writing and/or journalism (such as AP style)
* Graphic design experience is a plus
* Some experience in photography and/or videography and editing
* Familiarity with social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, et.al.)
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| EO/AA Statement/Clery Act: |
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.
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