Part-time Marketing/communications Specialist

Penn State

University Park, PA, US
Not specified; not specified; not specified
Hybrid
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Dependable student status at penn state
The position offers prospective and current Penn State students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in athletics media relations, communications, and content generation

Job Summary

  • The position offers prospective and current Penn State students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in athletics media relations, communications, and content generation.
  • Student assistants will support all 31 intercollegiate athletics programs by capturing event content, transcribing press conferences, and managing team-specific social media channels.
  • Level two assistants serve as primary communications officers for specific sports programs, producing feature stories and responding to media requests under staff oversight.

Matching Summary

The position offers prospective and current Penn State students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in athletics media relations, communications, and content generation.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member
  • Dependable student status at Penn State

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Adobe Creative Suite
  • Familiarity with Associated Press style guidelines
  • Experience in photography, videography, or graphic design
  • Prior social media management experience

Key Requirements

  • Current Penn State student status required
  • Successful completion of background checks
  • Enrollment verification for internal application process

Work Rights

Must be a current Penn State employee or student

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