Public Relations Student Assistant

Job TitlePublic Relations Student Assistant Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service Department Marketing and Communications Proposed Minimum Salary$10.00 hourly Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStudent Worker Job Description The Public Relations Student Worker, under general supervision, will be given an inside look at the multi-faceted world of communications and provide concrete, transferable skills that you can take with you into the future. Your day-to-day activities will vary but typically will include writing, researching media and media opportunities, accessing social media, and working collaboratively with team members on a wide range of projects. The student worker will be involved with projects including marketing, news and media to extend Texas A&M AgriLife’s brand, story and public relations efforts. Responsibilities: Implement use of an editorial style guide. Create and manage media lists, and utilize distribution platform(s). Help draft materials like media pitches, press releases, media advisories, etc. Assist in upkeep and updating of content distribution platform. Media monitoring for industry trends and seasonal topics. Write content for AgriLife Today, as appropriate. Assist with social media, as appropriate. Contributes to weekly reporting of interviews, pitches and coverage for leadership. Offer ideas and suggestions of timely content. Draft and preliminary buildouts of media kits. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in applicable field; Communications, Digital Media, Journalism, Marketing, Media, Public Relations. Highly collaborative, team player. Strong writing skills. Knowledge of social media. Ability to engage on media relations projects. What you need to know: Rate of Pay: $10.00 hour Please attach a Resume to your application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service. If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you. Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners. Prospective employee benefits Retirement programs Commitment to inclusive excellence Strategic plan