Job Title: Media Relations Student Worker (WS-ST2)
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
If the position requires the student to work off campus, provide the name and address here: N/A
Department Name: Marketing & Communications
Unit Number (5 digits): 16220
Length of Position: See Employment Authorization
Contact Person/Supervisor: Director of Public Relations
Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour
of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):
Do you want to come up with creative, newsworthy content ideas in the arts and sciences? Join our team and learn hands-on experience to support the advancement of St. Olaf’s communication to the campus community and beyond.
This role assists in promoting and increasing visibility for the St. Olaf by creating journalist-friendly content and internal coverage reports under the direction of the Director of Public Relations. The Media Relations Student Worker within the St. Olaf Marketing & Communications division is intended for a candidate with interest in a communications, media and public relations and/or journalism career. This individual will assist in promoting and increasing visibility for St. Olaf College by executing the public, media and external relations plan.
It is preferred that the applicant has previous office experience and good organizational skills. Applicants must be able to commit to at minimum 2 hours per week, with project assignments between 5-7 hours per week.
Transferable Skills:
Active listening
Copywriting
Storytelling
Research
Adaptability and Accountability
Creativity
Duties and Responsibilities:
Writing
Conducting interviews
Editing and proofreading
Website content management
Assist with marketing and communications reporting
Provide excellent customer service
Support external email distribution
Other duties as assigned
Positive attitude
Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)
Required:
Must be a currently enrolled St. Olaf student seeking a degree or concentration in creative writing, English, or related field. Must be enrolled in the minimum number of credits for eligibility for student employment.
Must be able to present completed news articles, blog posts, creative writing assignments or written work relevant to the role for review
Must have excellent interpersonal, grammar, punctuation, and written and oral communication skills.
Commit to 6-8 hours per week.
Preferred:
Previous office experiences.
Good organizational skills
Experience following a style guide and brand standards.
Knowledge of AP Style.
A dedicated team player, capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously in a goal-oriented environment.
Detail-oriented and organized, able to work on projects and generate ideas independently or in collaboration, while meeting tight deadlines.
Ability to learn new areas quickly, take ownership of issues/problems, and develop solutions.
Work Study award.
Statement of Conflict of Interest: Due to the nature of the work, we recommend candidates reach out to Human Resources on potential employment conflicts of interest.
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.
