Marketing & Communications Graduate Assistant

Campbellsville Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

Campbellsville Campus Part-time Junior Communications

Entry-level Communications role at Campbellsville. Campbellsville Campus · part-time.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You'll plan, produce, and publish content for social media, web, email, and digital signage
You'll write captions, news and feature pieces, promotional copy, and other marketing materials
You'll create photo, video, and graphic assets for digital and print communications
You'll cover campus events and support campaigns for enrollment, advancement, athletics, academics, and campus initiatives
You'll organize marketing assets, monitor social channels, research audiences, and support office projects

What you bring

You're a current graduate student in marketing, communications, public relations, design, media, journalism, business, or a related field
You communicate well in writing and conversation, stay organized, and manage multiple deadlines
You're familiar with social media and digital communication practices, plus tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, or Microsoft Office
You can work independently and with a team while adapting to new software and shifting priorities
You have basic photography, videography, or video editing experience and can assist at occasional evening or weekend events

Who this fits

This role suits a current graduate student who wants practical experience in university marketing, communications, content, and project work. You'll work on the Campbellsville Campus and interact with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members. The part-time position may require occasional evening or weekend event support.

From the employer

Job Description

Position Overview

The Marketing & Communications Graduate Assistant supports the university's Marketing & Communications team through a variety of creative, strategic, and administrative marketing initiatives. This position provides hands-on experience in higher education marketing by assisting with content creation, social media, photography, videography, graphic design, campus events, marketing campaigns, and other communications projects. The Graduate Assistant will work closely with members of the marketing team while developing professional skills in branding, storytelling, digital communications, and project management.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with planning, creating, and publishing content across the university's digital communication channels, including social media, web, email, and digital signage.
Create written content such as social media captions, news stories, feature articles, promotional copy, and marketing materials.
Capture and edit photo and video content for use in marketing campaigns and university publications.
Assist with graphic design projects using university brand standards for print and digital communications.
Support coverage of campus events through photography, videography, interviews, live content, and storytelling.
Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team on integrated marketing campaigns that support enrollment, advancement, athletics, academics, and campus initiatives.
Assist with organizing and maintaining marketing assets, including photos, videos, and branded materials.
Conduct research on marketing trends, audience engagement, and higher education best practices to help inform communication strategies.
Help monitor social media platforms and assist with scheduling content, engagement, and performance reporting as needed.
Provide general project support for the Marketing & Communications Office, including brainstorming creative ideas, assisting with special projects, and completing administrative tasks as assigned.
Represent the Marketing & Communications Office professionally while interacting with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members.

Qualifications

Current graduate student in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Journalism, Business, or a related field.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Creative thinker with strong attention to detail.
Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communication best practices.
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Microsoft Office, or similar creative software is preferred.
Basic photography, videography, and/or video editing experience is preferred.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Willingness to occasionally work evenings or weekends to assist with university events.

Preferred Skills

Experience creating content for social media or digital marketing campaigns.
Familiarity with photography, videography, and multimedia storytelling.
Basic knowledge of branding and marketing principles.
Interest in higher education marketing and communications.
Ability to learn new software platforms and adapt to changing priorities.

Learning Outcomes

Through this assistantship, the Graduate Assistant will gain practical experience in:

Integrated marketing and strategic communications
Brand management and content strategy
Professional writing and storytelling
Photography, videography, and multimedia production
Event marketing and promotion
Project management and collaboration
Marketing analytics and audience engagement
Higher education communications and enrollment marketing