AY2627 Media/Marketing Assistant - Marketing & Communications (Work-Study Required)

Duquesne University•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

This role involves supporting the Marketing & Communications department with various tasks related to media relations, marketing/advertising, social media, web content, office clerical duties, and print shop operations. The position requires work-study eligibility.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of social media trends and best practices.
Basic video shooting and editing skills (Adobe Premiere, CapCut or similar program).
Photography shooting and editing skills (Lightroom, Photoshop).
Graphic design skills.
Good grammar, editing, and proofreading skills.
Proficiency in Word and Excel.
Work-study eligibility required.

Nice To Haves

Business, Multimedia, Marketing, Communication, or Journalism major preferred.
Opportunity to participate in photoshoots and social media as helpers or student-subjects.

Responsibilities

Daily clip collection and reporting, including web updates.
Writing for the DU Times, including Grants and Faculty Spotlights.
Creating monthly event releases and news releases.
Video transcription, downloading, proofreading, and labeling marketing/advertising materials (print and digital).
Managing social media, including knowledge of trends and best practices.
Basic video shooting and editing.
Photography shooting and editing.
Writing and story creation for social media, potentially including brief subject interviews.
Graphic design.
Assisting with web audits, content optimization, and basic web updates.
Providing billing support, mail distribution, and month-end processing.
Creating Word and Excel documentation and assisting with special projects.
Providing copy/print support, including binding, shrink wrapping, insertion, and hand folding.
Assisting with miscellaneous print shop projects.