Communications Office Assistant (FWS and OPS)

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

This role involves managing social media, creating content for various communication needs, managing the website (WordPress), graphic design for program marketing, assisting with digital advertising and visual storytelling, and supporting event planning and administrative duties. The position requires strong writing, editing, and design skills, with an emphasis on visual storytelling and brand consistency for the UF IPPD program.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Efficient worker with excellent writing and editing skills
• Comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment
• Versatile team player who is organized, dependable, and a self-starter
• Candidates currently pursuing degrees in communications, public relations, marketing, advertising, media production, journalism, or related fields are encouraged to apply.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with social media management and analytics, including LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube
• Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, illustrator, InDesign)
• Proficiency with Canva Pro
• Experience with WordPress
• Experience with Mailchimp and similar platforms for marketing campaigns
• Experience in outbound marketing targeted at university students
• Strong English writing skills for print and online communications
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience with interviewing people
• Experience with trend analysis and web-based data analytics to make data-driven campaign decisions
• Knowledge of SEO and SEM

Responsibilities

• Manage social media sites, including graphic design, content calendar, publishing, and analytics monitoring.
• Develop content for communications needs, including writing, editing, and design for publications like brochures, invitations, flyers, emails, and marketing collateral.
• Manage the website using WordPress, write and edit content, and assist students with blog sites.
• Create and edit media content for program marketing, ensuring brand consistency.
• Assist with day-to-day communications, focusing on visual storytelling and design.
• Assist the IPPD Administrative Assistant with event planning, logistics, branding, and promotion.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED