"Student Hourly Assistant | Language & Communication | Public Relations & Marketing"

Job Description

The Student Hourly Assistant | Language & Communication | Public Relations & Marketing, under general supervision, will assist in promoting PVAMU-TV and the network's programs. This person will manage the network's social media outlets and prepare weekly press releases to be submitted to the university's marketing and communications office.

Responsibilities

• Manage network's social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, etc.).
• Write and submit weekly press releases promoting network activities to local media outlets.
• Create printed material that promotes the network and activities.
• Maintain network website.
• Launch media campaigns to increase program viewership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Presently enrolled for at least nine (9) graduate or six (6) undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done.
• Must be in academic good standing (SAP) as demonstrated through your college; minimum 2.0 GPA.
• No prior experience necessary.
• For work eligibility during a summer term, a student must be enrolled for at least six (6) graduate or undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done or preregistered at least six (6) undergraduate semester hours or nine (9) graduate semester hours for the upcoming fall term.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Communications Major.
• Junior or Senior classification.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional writing skills.
• Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere, etc.).
• Proficient in social media platforms.

Other Requirements

To apply, please submit the following to toclomax@pvamu.edu:

• A brief cover letter.
• Resume.
• 2–3 samples of relevant work (graphic designs, writing samples, social media posts, or video projects).

Job Posting Close Date

08/31/2025

Required Attachments

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.

• Cover Letter (Optional).
• Resume.
• Detailed Class Schedule.
• Award Letter (Work-Study positions only).

Application Submission Guidelines

The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1793 or seo@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU career site.

Background Check Requirements

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.