Student Executive and Strategic Communications Specialist

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 9,100 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond invites applications for a Student Executive and Strategic Communications Specialist. This part-time student position supports the office of Executive and Strategic Communications with articles, photography, social content, and feature writing.

The role requires current enrollment at EKU, basic writing ability, photography/video skills, and familiarity with Canva or Adobe Photoshop. Hours are 20 per week, with no benefits for student workers.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at EKU.
• Some writing skills preferred.
• Ability to take photos and record video content.
• Ability to create social media content.
• Knowledge of Canva, Adobe Photoshop, or other design software.
• Students majoring in Public Relations.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to do feature writing to help with EKU stories and news releases - (Essential)
• Will need to be able to use photography skills to capture photos - (Essential)
• Will have to go to different departments on campus to interview for stories and assist with photography - (Essential)
• May assist in creating and editing social media content - (Essential)

Skills

Writing skills

Photography

Video recording

Social media content creation

Canva

Photoshop

Public relations

Education

Must be enrolled at EKU

Tools

Canva

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Title: Student Executive and Strategic Communications Specialist

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 10R100 - Internal Operations

Division: 1R0100 - Internal Operations

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type:Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week: 20

Posted Salary Grade: Minimum of $8.00 per hour

Retirement: None

Contact Person: Elise Russell

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Seeking a student assistant for the office of Executive and Strategic Communications to execute a variety of communications efforts. Responsibilities include interviewing and writing articles, editing, creating social media content, photography, graphic design, public relations, feature writing, etc...

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at EKU

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must have some writing skills
• Ability to take photos and record video content
• Confident writing skills
• Ability to create social media content
• Ability to take photos and record video
• Knowledge of Canva, Adobe Photoshop, or other design software
• Students majoring in Public Relations

Job Duties:

• Must be able to do feature writing to help with EKU stories and news releases - (Essential)
• Will need to be able to use photography skills to capture photos - (Essential)
• Will have to go to different departments on campus to interview for stories and assist with photography - (Essential)
• May assist in creating and editing social media content - (Essential)

Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Special Instructions: Examples of writing may be requested.

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.