Marketing and Communications Student Assistant

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia in Athens is seeking a Marketing and Communications Student Assistant to support content creation and social media initiatives for the VetMed-Athens Diagnostic Lab. You will help develop ideas, manage a content calendar, draft posts, and produce graphics and short videos for lab communications.

The role collaborates with CVM Marketing and Communications to ensure branding and messaging align across platforms and may involve highlighting services, tests, and events.

Qualifications

• Assist in developing content ideas for the Athens Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory's social media and digital communication efforts.
• Develop and maintain a content calendar to support regular communication about laboratory services, employees, activities, accomplishments, and other topics of interest.
• Draft social media copy and develop accompanying graphics, photographs, and short-form video content.
• Identify opportunities to highlight laboratory services, new or existing tests, interesting cases, employees, events, and other relevant topics.
• Coordinate completed content with CVM Marketing and Communications team for review, approval, scheduling, and publication.
• Assist with reviewing social media engagement and identifying content topics or formats that resonate with audiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating promotional materials such as flyers, digital graphics, advertisements, and other communication materials.
• Development of the Diagnostic Laboratory's annual newsletter and other periodic communications.
• Developing articles, announcements, and informational content for CVM communication platforms and hospital digital displays.
• Develop short-form videos, photographs, graphics, and written content for use across appropriate communication channels.
• Collaborate with Diagnostic Laboratory faculty and staff to gather information, photographs, and other materials needed for content development.
• Ensure materials follow University of Georgia branding, style, and communication guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned: Assist with other marketing, communications, outreach, and special projects as needed.

Skills

Content creation

Social media planning

Copywriting

Video content

Graphic design

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Number: G/R34946P

Working Title: Marketing and Communications Student Assistant

Department: VetMed-Athens Diagnostic Lab

Employment Type: Employee

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Anticipated Start Date: 11/09/2026

Posting Date: 10/16/2026

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

EOO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Content Planning and Social Media Support

• Assist in developing content ideas for the Athens Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory's social media and digital communication efforts.


• Develop and maintain a content calendar to support regular communication about laboratory services, employees, activities, accomplishments, and other topics of interest.


• Draft social media copy and develop accompanying graphics, photographs, and short-form video content.


• Identify opportunities to highlight laboratory services, new or existing tests, interesting cases, employees, events, and other relevant topics.


• Coordinate completed content with CVM Marketing and Communications team for review, approval, scheduling, and publication.


• Assist with reviewing social media engagement and identifying content topics or formats that resonate with audiences.

Percentage of time: 45

Marketing and Communications Content Creation

• Assist with:
  
  
  • Creating promotional materials such as flyers, digital graphics, advertisements, and other communication materials.
  
  
  • Development of the Diagnostic Laboratory's annual newsletter and other periodic communications.
  
  
  • Developing articles, announcements, and informational content for CVM communication platforms and hospital digital displays.
  
  


• Develop short-form videos, photographs, graphics, and written content for use across appropriate communication channels.


• Collaborate with Diagnostic Laboratory faculty and staff to gather information, photographs, and other materials needed for content development.


• Ensure materials follow University of Georgia and College of Veterinary Medicine branding, style, and communication guidelines.

Percentage of time: 45

Other Duties as Assigned

• Assist with other marketing, communications, outreach, and special projects as needed.

Percentage of time: 10