Public Relations Student Assistant

: Job Title Public Relations Student Assistant Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service Department Marketing and Communications Proposed Minimum Salary $10.00 hourly Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Student Worker 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.