Digital Content Student Assistant

Job TitleDigital Content Student Assistant Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service Department Marketing and Communications Proposed Minimum Salary$13.00 hourly Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStudent Worker Job Description About Texas A&M AgriLife Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory As the nations largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service. Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world! Position Information The Digital Content Student Assistant, under general supervision, will support Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications event promotion process from start to finish. The student worker will create event advances, select appropriate image(s) to accompany both the event advance and calendar entry, upload event advance and images to WordPress, develop calendar entry and aid in the distribution of event advance to media channels via Cision. This role is open only to current Texas A&M University students. Day-to-day activities will vary and you may be asked to help with other tasks and working collaboratively with team members on projects. All AgriLife Marketing and Communications student workers complete a project aligned with the AgriLife Marketing and Communications strategic plan, creating a small-scale campaign or initiative using the PESO model. Projects vary by role and may be implemented in real-world applications, providing portfolio-ready work. Key Responsibilities Draft clear and concise event advances from information submitted for inclusion on AgriLife Today and the LiveWhale calendar. If needed, coordinate with individuals who submit events to request additional information. Upload information to the LiveWhale calendar, ensuring accuracy of event time, location, description and tags. Select photos from the Marketing and Communications photo shelter for inclusion with calendar entry and event advance. Resize selected photos to meet guidelines for the LiveWhale calendar. Upload event advances for publication to AgriLife Today using the WordPress platform. Once events are published to the calendar and added to AgriLife Today, send links to the individual who submitted the event. Aid in distribution of event advances to relevant media using the Cison software platform. Use of teams content management systems effectively for project management. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Current undergraduate or graduate student at Texas A&M University pursuing bachelors degree in Communications, Digital Media, Journalism or related field. Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills. Familiarity with WordPress and the LiveWhale calendar platform. Ability to balance multiple projects and meet deadlines. Professional verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Coursework or experience in communications, journalism, marketing or related fields. Understanding of AP style and accessibility best practices. Familiarity with Texas A&M Universitys LiveWhale platform. What You Need To Know Rate of Pay: $13.00/hour Applicant Instructions Include a Resume, Cover Letter, and References with your application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service. If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you. Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners. Prospective employee benefits Retirement programs Commitment to inclusive excellence Strategic plan