Communications Student Assistant At — CSUSM Office of Communications
The communications student assistant will learn the ins and outs of working and writing in a professional communications environment. Responsibilities may include writing stories for the CSUSM website and NewsCenter email, writing press releases, promoting the university through social media channels, attending and supporting University Communications staff at a variety events, and more.
The student will be well prepared for professional job opportunities in communications, public relations, journalism or any other position that requires a knowledge and command of writing and communicating clearly and concisely. Additionally, they will have a solid command of Associated Press style and know how to conduct professional interviews.
The student will work closely with their supervisor in discussing and reviewing the craft of writing. They will put these discussions and lessons into practice by writing a wide variety of content, including profiles, news stories, news briefs, press releases, social media posts and more. They will then participate in side-by-side editing to see ways in which content can be improved or where AP style fixes can be made.
| Type | Frequency | Amount | Explanation | Show to students? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Pay | monthly | 16.00 | No |
Resume, cover letter and interview.
| Hours | Duration |
|---|---|
| 20 | hours per week |