The Oglesby Union seeks an undergraduate web/media assistant working towards a degree in an appropriate area of specialization (Communications, Media Production, Media/Communication Studies, Marketing, Advertising, Information Technology, etc.).
The undergraduate media assistant will work with the Oglesby Union Marketing & Communications media specialist and Marketing & Communications Director to communicate the mission and market the programs and services of the Oglesby Union through the use of Internet and media technologies. The candidate should be familiar with editing HTML, social media (Facebook & Twitter, blogs, etc.), editing digital photos, photography/videography, and take an interest in learning and applying Internet based technologies. Some of the tasks and expectations of the web/media assistant include, but are not limited to the following:
€ The web/media assistant will work under the direction and supervision
of the media specialist in a webmaster role to maintain the web sites of the units comprising Oglesby Union.
€ The web/media assistant must be able to follow instructions, adhere to
policy guidelines.
€ Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, in such areas as
Public Relations duties for Oglesby Union events, and writing press releases and scripts for video production.
€ Work as a photographer and videographer to document various Union
events at various times and days. Manage Union¹s photography database.
€ Collect content from the various units comprising Oglesby Union to be
included on their respective websites. Help develop and maintain content for the Union¹s web presence.
€ Maintain Twitter and Facebook accounts. Work on social media projects
and campaigns as assigned.
€ Assist with developing electronic marketing strategies.
The undergraduate web/media assistant should have some familiarity with Adobe CS3 Dreamweaver and Photoshop, and some experience editing digital video (iMovie, Final Cut, etc.). The undergraduate student assistant should be comfortable working with Macintosh and PC computers. Experience with graphic design and knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and InDesign is a plus, but not necessary. Interest in WordPress a plus.
The undergraduate web/media assistant must be able to interact and communicate well with other students and represent the department to campus and non-campus groups effectively.
This position is ideally suited for a Freshman, Sophomore or first semester Junior student involved in some aspect of campus activities or student leadership. The position is an OPS part-time (up to 20 hours a week) position at $7.25 per hour.
Contact Ian Arnold, Media Specialist, Oglesby Union Marketing Department if interested in position.
iarnold@admin.fsu.edu 645-7166