Student PR Specialist

$30,160 - $30,160/Yr

University of Florida - Gainesville, FL

Part-time - Intern

Gainesville, FL

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Student PR Specialist position at the University of Florida's Information Technology (UFIT) department offers an excellent opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in managing communications and outreach efforts. This role involves creating and editing content for social media, developing video scripts, and evaluating digital metrics, all while working within a collaborative team environment. The position is designed for students who are eager to learn and contribute to the university's communication strategies year-round.

Responsibilities

• Writing, photographing, and editing content for two social media channels.
• Developing video scripts and appearing on-camera for student-focused video messages uploaded to UFIT's YouTube channel.
• Writing content and submitting web requests about IT-based services to various UF communication channels.
• Creating graphics using Canva or desktop publishing platforms.
• Serving on a team that delivers numerous PR plans and outreach events throughout the year.
• Evaluating content and metrics of UFIT's website and social media, as well as conducting peer review analysis of the top-10 public universities.

Requirements

• Current undergraduate or graduate student graduating no earlier than Fall 2025.
• Well-versed in AP Style.
• Basic Excel skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate value in various formats (social media posts, stories, video scripts).
• Comfortable engaging with university faculty, students, and staff.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with video production and editing.
• Familiarity with desktop publishing platforms.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating content metrics.

Benefits

• Part-time employment with flexible hours between 10 and 20 hours per week.
• Opportunity to gain experience in a professional environment.
• Exposure to university communications and outreach efforts.