Part Time - Marketing & Communications - Strategic Communications Specialist

Job Description And Position Requirements

The Marketing and Communications Specialist will be responsible for a variety of support tasks including:

• Fact checking information for news releases and other materials.
• Entering news articles and graphics into Penn State news database.
• Maintaining list of media contacts and sending news releases.
• Keeping track of college publicity.
• Logistics for special events and video / photo shoots.

In addition to support tasks, this opening will represent Strategic Communications at a variety of events and assignments on and off campus.

Requirements

Qualified candidates will have excellent writing and editing skills and basic graphic design knowledge. Experience with creating social media posts, photography and videography is preferred.

Qualifications

This part-time role is primarily an onsite position at Penn State Berks (1801 Broadcasting Rd., Reading, PA 19610). The opening offers flexible scheduling and may allow for a partial hybrid work arrangement following successful completion of training.

Candidates must have reliable access to a mobile phone and dependable transportation.

Pay

The starting rate for this job is $20.00 per hour.

Schedule

This role is well-suited for candidates beginning their career or transitioning from academic study or equivalent experience.

Benefits

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

Contact Information

For additional information on background checks/clearances, please contact 814-865-1473.

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