Oferta de trabajo: UK Equine Communication & Student Relations Internship Summer and Fall 2025

• Help generate, compile, edit, manage and layout content for reoccurring newsletters, including but not limited to, the Wildcat Canter, Graduate Gallop, Tuesday Tidbits and Equine Science Review, in coordination with Communications Director. Special emphasis on information gathering from clubs and teams and other equine student activities
• Write and help distribute press releases
• Write profile pieces about program and people
• Generate and post to social media accounts
• Write stories, cover equine events and take photographs and video
• Help manage social media presence for UK Ag Equine Programs
• Help generate content for other projects, including, but not limited to, advertising, other marketing communications (flyers, brochures, etc.) and feature stories
• Serve as a representative for UK Ag Equine Programs at equine and agriculture-related events, talking to potential students, alumni and donors
• Help manage and distribute information via email list serves
• Help maintain databases including, but not limited to, internship and job opportunities, contacts, news clips, marketing communications imprints, student, alumni
• Help organize and take inventory of promotional materials
• Help follow news coverage and trending topics for UK Ag Equine Programs via Google Alerts
• Help maintain coverage of UK Ag Equine Programs office phones
• Teaching assistance, including, but not limited to, copying materials and helping create educational resources
• Help create online surveys and assist with data entry
• Help create advising and recruitment resources for the undergraduate program
• Other duties as assigned

• Paid internship credit. Pay rate commensurate with experience and year in school
• Flexible hours (with prior communication and approval by supervisor)
• Workspace (computer and desk)
• On-campus
• Compilation of a communications portfolio with relevant marketing communications experience
• Gaining practical skills in marketing, journalism and communications
• Letters of recommendation
• Leadership opportunities
• Networking opportunities within the equine industry
• Opportunity to be involved in high-profile equine events
• Gaining experience in public relations and marketing communications
• Ability to take on special projects based on interest areas

• Work agreed upon amount of hours each week
• Be on time
• Complete projects assigned independently and in a timely manner
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and shift assignments as needed
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with Adobe graphics software (In Design, Photoshop, etc.) is a plus
• Familiarity and experience with creating and editing video is a plus
• Work well with others
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to plan and execute events
• Professional in dress and behavior
• Good time management skills
• Willingness to learn new software programs, editing and writing styles
• Be able and willing to work some nights and weekends, as requested
• Being able to lift and carry boxes and booth materials and work outside in adverse conditions like heat

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