Public Relations Student Assistant

Public Relations Student Assistant

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Posting Number: G/R31764P

Working Title:

Public Relations Student Assistant
Department: CAES-Comm & Marketing

Employment Type:

Employee
Additional Schedule Information: 12 hours per week (flexible around class schedules)
Anticipated

Start Date:

02/16/2026
Closing Date: 01/30/2026

Location:

Athens Area

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

The Office of Marketing and Communications (OMC) within the College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences (CAES) seeks a motivated and creative student worker to support public relations and communications efforts. This position offers hands‑on experience in media relations, storytelling and digital communications as CAES supports Georgia’s No. 1 industry through world‑renowned research, instruction and Extension. The selected student will gain professional experience in public relations and higher education communications while building a portfolio of published work.

The ideal candidate is available to work 12 hours per week; the hours are flexible and will be structured around class schedules and related deadlines.

• Research opportunities for external visibility (news and industry publications)
• Help maintain media and external stakeholder contact lists and track press coverage
• Track local, regional and national media outlets for coverage related to agriculture, environmental sciences and higher education
• Research upcoming editorial calendars, special issues and media opportunities for faculty and student features
• Identify emerging topics and thought leaders in agricultural and environmental sciences to inform PR strategy
• Support PR staff with day‑to‑day communications tasks and special projects
• Other related duties on an as‑needed basis, and per interests/experience

• Strong writing and research skills
• Competent in Microsoft Office and willing to learn and use project management tools
• Knowledge of AP writing style
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment
• Students with experience studying or working in public relations, agricultural communication, communications, journalism, media studies or marketing are preferred
• Previous experience reporting for a newspaper, broadcast, radio, online or other media outlet is a plus

Must sit at a computer workstation for long periods of time. Driving as needed for job duties. Is this a Position of Trust? No. Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No. Does this position require a P‑Card? No. Is having a P‑Card an essential function of this position? No. Is driving a requirement of this position?

Yes. Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No. Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security,…