Creative Content Assistant Student

Job Summary

The Wilkes Center for Climate Science & Policy is seeking a work study student to assist with creative content production, 10~15 hours per week. This person will help the Wilkes Center Community Engagement and Communications Manager with producing a podcast, creating video assets for social media, and managing social media channels for marketing and communications purposes.

Responsibilities

• Performs in-depth research of materials for prescribed projects. Gathers information from all available sources on assigned topics and compiles the information accurately and understandably.
• Assists in weekly scheduling of events and projects. Gathers, organizes and coordinates materials needed for various programs.
• May write drafts of scripts and inner script segments for audio or video production.
• May assist with setting up and/or taking down recording productions.
• May be responsible for formatting text and graphics into templates for webs or social media.
• May assist in production and/or publication and design of marketing materials for web or social media.
• Ensures that complete and thorough research has been performed and that the best information is being used for a production.
• Ensures that productions meet the needs of the public and that the image of the department and University are upheld.

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires some general knowledge and familiarity with scientific research and engineering relating to climate change impacts, forecasting, and potential solutions. Some experience with digital audio and/or video editing is desired but not required. We are seeking someone reliable, and diligent, and who pays close attention to detail. This person should ideally have both experience using digital software for making and distributing creative content and an interest in learning about current research relating to climate change and storytelling. This position could be ideal for someone wanting to expand their skill set with environmental journalism or science communications.