Texas A&M University · 10 hours ago
Student Hourly Assistant | IIC | Editorial
Prairie View, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$15/hr - $15/hrPrairie View A&M University is seeking a Student Hourly Assistant to support the Information and Impact Center with communications for the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences. The role involves composing news stories, editing web pages, developing social media content, and assisting with virtual meetings and events.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Works closely with IIC staff members to compose news stories for the CAHS home page, newsletters, magazines, and other marketing materials
Assists with editing CAHS web pages and maintaining the department’s photo database
Develops engaging content for CAHS social media channels
Takes photographs and/or videos when applicable to accompany news stories and social media posts
Assists with CAHS virtual meetings and events
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Presently enrolled at Prairie View A&M University for at least nine (9) graduate or six (6) undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done
Must be in good academic standing (SAP) as demonstrated through your college; minimum 2.0 GPA
No prior experience necessary
For work eligibility during a summer term, a student must be enrolled for at least three (3) graduate or undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done or preregistered at least six (6) undergraduate semester hours or nine (9) graduate semester hours for the upcoming fall term
Preferred
Excellent communication and journalism skills (writing, punctuation, and spelling)
Understanding of news values, where a story lies, and what angle to take with a story
Strong knowledge of news writing and news judgment
Strong knowledge of AP Style
Ability to write in a professional manner that is acceptable to university administration
Ability to conceptualize, plan, and manage projects from start to finish with limited supervision
Experience with Microsoft Office, email, and internet research
Good written and verbal communication skills
Flexible availability both in and outside of office, and able to monitor social media sites
Able to work independently or on a team
Self-motivated, detail-oriented work style
Able to produce quality work while adhering to deadlines
Photography and videography skills, including framing and composition, lighting, and audio
Knowledge of basic mass communication principles
Cover Letter
Company
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.
Founded in 1876
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Jen Sommers, M.Ed.
Spectrum Living Learning Community Co-Founder
Greg Hartman
Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President for Strategic Partnerships, Texas A&M University,
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