Campus PR & Social Media Assistant (Student)

NWU; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Chapman University in Orange, CA is seeking a part-time Public Relations Assistant to support the public relations strategy, write press materials, and assist with social media content across channels.

The role includes compiling resource materials, tracking media opportunities, and providing research support for university publications and campaigns. This is a campus-based position with a flexible 19-hour work week during the academic year.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing ability with proofreading focus.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as in-house publicist for Chapman University, assisting strategists in promoting the university and its achievements.
• Write press releases and media advisories; conduct media pitching under supervision; attend media opportunities.
• Compile information and build resources like fact sheets, media lists, and editorial calendars.
• Track dates and events in media calendars and prepare related materials.
• Monitor news coverage and create media reports.
• Assist social media team by drafting and scheduling content for official channels.
• Research and write content for university publications and newsletters.
• Prepare daily newsletters summarizing media coverage.
• Stay informed on campus news, issues, and trends.
• Organize communication tools and kits; suggest visual assets.
• Contribute ideas during team meetings and pitch stories.
• Provide research and administrative support for content and media projects.

Skills

Written and editing skills

Deadlines

Content creation for social media

Independence and collaboration

Social media analytics familiarity

Education

Preferred majors: Communications, Public Relations, English, Journalism

Tools

Microsoft Office

Muck Rack

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Chapman University in Orange, CA is seeking a part-time Public Relations Assistant to support the public relations strategy, write press materials, and assist with social media content across channels.

The role includes compiling resource materials, tracking media opportunities, and providing research support for university publications and campaigns. This is a campus-based position with a flexible 19-hour work week during the academic year.