Job Title: Marketing/Communications
Intern
Office: UMass
Dartmouth Marketing & Public Affairs DepartmentsDescription:
The offices of Marketing & Public Affairs, both of which report directly to the Chancellor, are collectively responsible for coordinating the strategic communications and advocacy strategies of UMass Dartmouth. The offices oversee media relations, publications, photographics, and web development.
Primary
Responsibilities
·
Draft social media posts for main UMassD
accounts and set timelines/schedules for posts
·
Compile media lists and track down specific
media contacts
·
Track press release publication and story
placement
·
Assist in distributing press releases to local
media outlets
·
Draft, review, and edit media advisories and
press releases
·
Take part in webinars on marketing,
communications, and social media and prepare reports on findings for marketing
and public affairs staff
·
Attend events and meetings with public
affairs/marketing staff
·
Write feature stories and profiles that may be
used on website or in publications.
Education and
Experience
Undergraduate or Graduate student interested in marketing
and/or media relations
Skills and Knowledge
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Strong Social Media skills and abilities
- Strong Research skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to be responsible for a variety of tasks
- Ability to meet deadlines
Hours of
work:
10-15/week
Start
and end dates:
February 2014-July 2014
Primary
supervisor and contact information:
Renee Buisson, Assistant Chancellor for
Marketing, rbuisson@umassd.edu, 508-999-8027
Joseph Sullivan, Public Affairs Specialist, jsullivan15@umassd.edu, 508-910-6884
Please send resume and cover letter to: Joseph Sullivan, Public Affairs Specialist, jsullivan15@umassd.edu
