Job Description
The Agricultural Research and Graduate Education (ARGE) office is seeking an undergraduate student with strong social media skills to support content creation across platforms such as Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. In this role, the student will help develop engaging posts, manage online presence and track social media performance. They will also conduct in-person and remote interviews of Purdue faculty and staff to generate storylines, written product and work closely with the Purdue On The Farm (POTF) administrator and support team on print and promotional projects. Additionally, the position includes assisting the POTF team with light administrative tasks, including mailings, data entry and general office support. This opportunity is ideal for a proactive individual with strong communication skills and a passion for both agriculture and digital media.
Responsibilities + Skills
Understanding of basic principles of communication, marketing and/or public relationsCreativity and initiative to follow through on projects to meet pre-determined deadlinesAbility to work well independently and within a teamEnthusiasm for creating compelling content
Education
Effective communication and writing skillsFirm grasp of social media tools and platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn
Experience
