Communication Associate, The Confounder
Category : Student Opportunities
Title: Communications Associate – The Confounder
Organization: Epidemiology Department, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
Schedule: 5-10hrs/week, temporary
Location: RSPH Epi Department or remote
Description:
The Epidemiology Department at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health is seeking a motivated and independent Communications Associate with specific expertise in blog management, content curation, and email marketing.
The Epidemiology Department’s web presence (https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/epi/) and email newsletter (The Weekly Confounder) represent the voice and brand of the department. Key characteristics of the overall brand include:
– Community
– Collegiality
– Academic rigor
– Integrity
– Ambition
The position will require the student to format and post content on the Confounder site as they are emailed to them and collated throughout the week. The associate will schedule weekly emails to be sent to the department and alumni and work with the rest of the Epidemiology communications team to fulfill the mission and strategic goals of the department. This task may include independent search and identification of relevant content for the Confounder – including, but not limited to, events, jobs, and human interest content from outside sources. A successful candidate would be able to identify, troubleshoot, and report technical issues with WordPress and Mailchimp to the appropriate team members as needed. This role may require communication with alumni via email for job postings and events. Other job duties may include recruiting individuals for #IamEmoryEPI highlights and collaborating with the communications team to generate creative solutions to execute the Epidemiology departments communications goals.
Requirements:
– 1st year student in Epidemiology MPH program
– Strong writing/editing skills and attention to detail
– Experience with WordPress and/or Mailchimp preferred
– Available in-person for bi-weekly team meetings on campus
– Responsive to email and collaborative mentality
– Work hours are typically inconsistent (20 minutes here and there), and may include Saturdays and Sundays
How to apply: Please email your resume and a brief description of your relevant experience and interest in the position to duncan [dot] mahood [at] emory [dot] edu before November 11th.
