Extra Help/Trojan Works Editors Assistant

$22,880 - $22,880/Yr

University of Arkansas - Little Rock, AR

Part-time - Intern

Onsite - Little Rock, AR

5,001-10,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Extra Help/Trojan Works Editor's Assistant position at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is designed for degree-seeking students who are enrolled in classes at the time of application. This role is part-time and temporary, allowing students to gain valuable work experience while contributing to the university's communications and marketing efforts. The position is governed by state and federal laws, as well as agency and institution policies, and is funded through a grant or contract. The renewal of this position is contingent upon continued grant funding and satisfactory job performance. As an Editor's Assistant, the student will engage in various tasks that support the Office of Communications and Marketing. Responsibilities include writing news stories about campus events, achievements of students, faculty, and staff, and creating digital newsletters for the UA Little Rock community. The assistant will also be responsible for copy editing communications to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency. Collaboration with professional staff and other student employees is essential to develop a variety of content marketing materials. Additionally, the assistant will staff the Communications and Marketing front desk and perform other duties as assigned to assist employees in the office. This position requires the ability to work up to 20 hours per week, primarily during normal business hours from Monday to Friday, with the potential for some evening and weekend work to cover special events. The role offers a salary of $11.00 per hour and requires a cover letter for consideration. The university is committed to providing a safe campus community and conducts background checks for applicants being considered for employment, although no background check is required for this specific position.

Responsibilities

• Write news stories about campus events, student, faculty, and staff achievements, and campus announcements.
• Create digital newsletters for the UA Little Rock community and stakeholders.
• Copy edit communications for accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
• Collaborate with professional staff and other student employees to develop a variety of content marketing materials.
• Staff the Communications and Marketing front desk.
• Perform other duties as assigned to assist employees in the Office of Communications and Marketing.

Requirements

• Degree-seeking UA Little Rock students enrolled in classes at the time of application.
• Eligible to legally work 20 hours per week in the United States.
• Must be ineligible for Federal Work-Study (FWS).
• Experience or majoring in mass communication, applied communication, rhetoric and writing, advertising, marketing, or a related field.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours to accommodate class schedules.
• Opportunity to gain practical experience in communications and marketing.
• Networking opportunities within the university.