Communications and Marketing Student Worker

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Valuable work experience

Networking opportunities

Impactful project contributions

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a student for a position in communications, where you will assist with journalism, social media, and content management. This role allows you to gain valuable work experience, build your network, and contribute to impactful projects. Ideal candidates will be journalism, public relations, marketing, or mass communications majors with strong writing skills and an interest in translating scientific research for public audiences. Compensation is $12/hour for 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at Auburn University.
• Interest in translating scientific research for public audiences.
• Experience with Microsoft and Adobe products, as well as WordPress.

Responsibilities

• Assist with social media, website updates, and content development.
• Conduct, document, and catalog interviews.
• Develop content for print, digital, and social media.

Skills

Journalism

Public Relations

Marketing

Mass Communications

Writing skills

Microsoft products

Adobe products

WordPress

Education

Currently enrolled student at Auburn University

Freshman or sophomore-year candidate

Job description

Position Information

Requisition Number: Stu05007P
Home Org Name: Forestry Wildlife and Environment Division
College of Forestry, Wildlife, and Environment

Job Summary

The College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment Office of Communications and Marketing is seeking a student to assist with journalism, social media, web content management, photography, video production, and other content as needed. The ideal candidate will be a journalism, public relations, marketing, or mass communications major/minor student who has a specialized interest in translating the methods, impacts, and wider applications of scientific research for a wide variety of public audiences to interest, engage, and garner support in the college’s mission areas of research, teaching, and outreach, as well as its development initiatives.

Why should YOU consider student employment at Auburn University?

• Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals.
• Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors.
• Make a difference. Have the satisfaction of knowing YOU are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life‑changing work our students and employees perform.

Essential Functions

• Assist staff with social media, website updates, and content development.
• Assist staff with event promotions, videography, and photography.
• Conduct, document, and catalog interviews with faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
• Develop content to promote the activities of faculty, alumni, students, and student organizations within print, digital, and social media.
• Assist faculty and staff with the content development, layout, and editing of digital and print materials, including brochures, advertisements, flyers, signage, and other collateral materials.
• Assist with the drafting and distribution of press releases and other media announcements as needed.
• Assist the staff to update and maintain digital advertising within the college.
• Conduct market research studies and other duties as assigned.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life‑Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top‑ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled student at Auburn University.

Preferred Qualifications

• Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or Mass Communications major/minor student.
• Specialized interest in translating the methods, impacts, and wider applications of scientific research for a wide variety of public audiences to interest, engage, and garner support in the college’s research, academic, development, and outreach programs.
• Freshman or sophomore‑year candidate.
• Experience with Microsoft and Adobe products, as well as WordPress.

Expectations

• Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities independently and on deadline is required.
• Demonstrate maturity, professionalism, self‑discipline, and attention to detail in their work and interactions.
• Excellent writing skills, working knowledge of Associated Press and Chicago writing styles.

Compensation & Hours

Pay Rate: $12.00/hour
Work Hours: 20 hours per week
City: Auburn
State: Alabama

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date: 02/04/2026

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