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The University of Georgia · 1 month ago

Public Relations Student Assistant

Athens, GA

Part-time

Onsite

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The University of Georgia is the state’s flagship university, known for its commitment to higher education. They are seeking a Public Relations Student Assistant to support public relations and communications efforts within the College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, providing hands-on experience in media relations and digital communications.

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Responsibilities

Research opportunities for external visibility (news and industry publications)

Help maintain media and external stakeholder contact lists and track press coverage

Track local, regional and national media outlets for coverage related to agriculture, environmental sciences and higher education

Research upcoming editorial calendars, special issues and media opportunities for faculty and student features

Identify emerging topics and thought leaders in agricultural and environmental sciences to inform PR strategy

Support PR staff with day-to-day communications tasks and special projects

Other related duties on an as-needed basis, and per interests/experience

Qualification

Research skillsWriting skillsMicrosoft OfficeAP writing styleProject management toolsPublic relations experienceMedia studies knowledgeJournalism experienceMarketing knowledgeCollaborative work

Required

Strong writing and research skills

Competent in Microsoft Office and willing to learn and use project management tools

Knowledge of AP writing style

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Do you have a valid Driver's license?

Preferred

Students with experience studying or working in public relations, agricultural communication, communications, journalism, media studies or marketing are preferred

Previous experience reporting for a newspaper, broadcast, radio, online or other media outlet is a plus

Company

The University of Georgia

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The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with state-wide commitments and responsibilities, is the state's flagship institution of higher education.

Founded in 1785

Athens, Georgia, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.ai.uga.edu

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Mark Johnson

Chief Technology Officer, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication

Alan Dorsey

Professor of Physics and Associate Chief Information Officer for Research

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