Graduate Assistant - Strategic Communications
Webster University


Position Number: S0365

Job Description Summary:
The graduate assistant will be responsible for assisting members of the strategic communications team in writing, editing, video recording, social media and planning activities for strategic and internal communications as well as proofing/editing of external relations materials.

Minimum Qualifications
Course Work:
Must be accepted to a graduate program at Webster University
Must enroll in 9 credit hours of graduate courses per semester
Must maintain a good academic standing

Hours of Work:
Not to exceed 20 hours per week. All hours worked must be recorded via My Webster (portal.adp.com).

Payment:
$13 per hour, payable on a bi-weekly basis per the Universitys payroll schedule.

Scholarship:
Equivalent to 50% of graduate tuition for 9 credit hours per semester at on-ground rate*, the scholarship amount is non-taxable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree, acceptance to the University, enrollment in a graduate program of study at Webster University
• Ideally seeking a career in communications, public relations, human resources or related field
• Significant writing/editing experience
• Strong sense of initiative and commitment to the position
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professional and personable
• Ability to work without constant supervision
• Proficient computer experience, (standard Microsoft Office applications, willingness to work on Mac)
• Flexibility to create a schedule that will accommodate our needs

Essential Duties

• Editorial copy for stories used in Webster Today, the Webster newsroom, pitches by Public Relations to news media, and repurposing by alumni, admissions and recruitment, and various academic departments.
• Data review and summation for strategic communications purposes
• Developing visuals and graphics for events and cross-campus communication, including digital TV signage
• Assistance with crisis/emergency and/or internal communications as needed
• Assistance for the video team in on-site shoots, editing, scripting
• Research and tracking for institutional brand outreach and Presidents Peer Influence project.
• Developing copy for recruitment, development/alumni and other constituents
• Writing and developing story ideas for Webster Today and external audiences
• Adding and maintaining events on the university events calendar at events.webster.edu

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

For full application instructions and position description, visit: https://webster.peopleadmin.com

Webster University is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a culturally and academically diverse faculty and staff of the highest caliber. Accordingly, Webster University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.





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