Communications Student Assistant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Independently or collaboratively create web stories focused on environmental topics and the Great Lakes.

• Support the development of promotional emails, publications, and marketing materials aimed at recruiting students for Stone Lab courses.

• Design educational content for outreach displays addressing harmful algal blooms, wetlands, aquaculture, and pharmaceuticals in water.

• Work together with graphic designers on publication layouts and visual communication materials.

• Compose news releases that highlight research programs, events, and notable achievements.

• Write scripts for short videos featuring researcher spotlights and YouTube summary videos.

• Develop brochures, fact sheets, posters, and various outreach publications.

• Create engaging social media content that showcases research, education, and community impact.

• Maintain and update media contact lists and publication databases.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a current student with an interest in science communications, journalism, marketing, environmental science, or public relations.

• Submission of a resume is mandatory.

• A cover letter is required.

• Three writing samples must be provided.

• Final candidates will be subject to a successful background check.

• A drug screening or physical examination may be necessary during the post-offer process.

🏝️ Benefits

• Gain the opportunity to build an impressive professional portfolio.

• Acquire real-world experience in science communications, journalism, marketing, environmental science, or public relations.

• Collaborate with communicators, researchers, educators, and designers.

• Produce a variety of professional work samples.

• Enhance your portfolio by demonstrating writing for multiple platforms and diverse audiences.