Communications Student Assistant

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Job Title : Communications Student Assistant

Department : FAES | Center for Lake Erie Area Research-JM

The Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Lab program is looking for a writing intern to help tell the program’s research, education, and outreach stories.

Duties include :

Conducts interviews and researches subjects for article development as sole author or in cooperation with other authors for newsletters and / or website

Creates educational text for display panels for the public on topics like harmful algal blooms, pharmaceuticals in the water, wetlands and aquaculture

Develops news releases on program research and events for public awareness and promotion

Assists in the development of publication graphics and layout with graphic designer

Helps to write short scripts for YouTube researcher summaries

Develops brochures, fact sheets, and posters covering outreach programming

Creates social media posts on program research and outreach

Updates media lists and publication database

Additional Information :

Please submit 3 writing samples, preferably examples of a press release and science writing. This is a great opportunity for this writing student to build a portfolio of communication products.

Location : Remote Location

Position Type : Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours : 10

Shift : First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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