Communications Student Assistant

The Ohio State University

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Lab program is seeking a talented student writer to join its communications team and help develop impactful stories about research, education, and outreach programs that protect and improve Ohio's water resources. This hands-on position offers the opportunity to build an impressive professional portfolio while working alongside communicators, researchers, educators, and designers on a wide variety of projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in science communications, journalism, marketing, environmental science, or public relations to gain real-world experience and produce a diverse range of professional work samples. You'll leave with an expanded portfolio that demonstrates your ability to write for multiple platforms and audiences while communicating important environmental issues.

Requirements

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Three writing samples

Responsibilities

• Writing web stories independently or collaboratively on environmental and Great Lakes-related topics
• Assisting with promotional emails, publications, and marketing materials to recruit students for Stone Lab courses
• Developing educational content for outreach displays on topics such as harmful algal blooms, wetlands, aquaculture, and pharmaceuticals in water
• Collaborating with graphic designers to develop publication layouts and visual communications materials
• Writing news releases highlighting program research, events, and achievements
• Creating short video scripts for researcher spotlight and YouTube summary videos
• Developing brochures, fact sheets, posters, and other outreach publications
• Crafting engaging social media content that showcases research, education, and community impact
• Maintaining media contact lists and publication databases

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed