Communications & Marketing Assistant
We're looking for a creative and detail-oriented Communications & Marketing Assistant to support the School of Business Administration's marketing team! This student role offers hands-on experience in content creation, project coordination, and digital marketing. If you’re passionate about storytelling and social media, this is a great opportunity to develop your skills in a professional setting!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Contribute creative ideas for websites, social media, and other marketing initiatives
- Support in the creation of content for web and social media platforms to enhance audience engagement. Conduct audits and research as needed.
- Coordinate with alumni, current students, faculty, and staff to gather content, testimonials, and stories for marketing materials.
- Proofread promotional materials to ensure high-quality, error-free content.
- Assist in tracking and reporting key digital marketing metrics to measure campaign performance and inform future strategies.
- Demonstrate confidence both on and off camera by conducting interviews, creating engaging content, and supporting video production efforts.
- Display a friendly but professional demeanor when interacting with all stakeholders.
Skills and knowledge necessary for satisfactory performance include but are not limited to:
- Current student at Oakland University enrolled in a related program (Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business, etc.)
- Strong communication, marketing, journalism and proofreading skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Regular access to computer and internet both on and off campus
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects independently
- Proficiency with Google Drive, Docs and Sheets
- Self-motivation, attention to detail, and a high level of organization