Communications Assistant (Student Associate)
University of Cincinnati
About the Role
The Communications Assistant (Student Associate) supports the Administrative Operations team in Human Resources at the University of Cincinnati. This role focuses on content creation, researching trends, and enhancing communication efforts across various platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Research Communication Opportunities: Research and identify trends, topics, and opportunities to enhance communication efforts.
- Draft and Edit Content: Assist in planning, writing, and editing content for newsletters, social media, website updates, and other communication channels.
- Multimedia Support: Prepare scripts, outlines, or supporting materials for podcasts and other multimedia projects. Based on expertise, plan, record, and edit video content.
- Collaborate with Team Members: Work closely with the Director of Administrative Operations and other team members to brainstorm ideas.
- Content Scheduling and Organization: Help organize and schedule communication materials. Maintain a content calendar for newsletters and social media.
- Audience Engagement Insights: Assist in gathering feedback or insights from the university audience.
- Maintain Visual and Written Standards: Ensure all content adheres to the university’s branding, style, and accessibility guidelines. Assists in maintaining and updating unit communications and presentation materials.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Must be enrolled at UC, either part-time (1 or more credit hours) or full-time, with the intent to continue enrollment during the next academic term.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Desire to work closely with others.
- Attention to detail.
- Basic familiarity with digital and social media trends.
- Eagerness to learn.
- Experience in social media management and marketing is a preferred qualification.
- Heavily involved with the management of the UC HR Instagram.
Qualifications
- Adobe Creative or other multimedia editing experience (Premiere Pro, Audition, InDesign, etc.).
- Interview, journalism, and storytelling experience.