Rate of Pay: $19.00 - $24.50
Hours: Fall/Winter Up to 15hrs/week Summer: Up to 35hrs/week
Work Location: York University Markham Campus – 1 University Blvd, Markham, ON
Job Purpose:
The Communications and Website Assistant is responsible for creating print, digital, and multi-media resources, communications content, and maintaining websites
Job Duties:
Under the direction of a permanent staff member the Communications and Website Assistantt may be responsible for some or all the following tasks:
- Create content and multi-media elements for print and digital promotional and advertising materials including still and motion graphics, logos, branding, and self-serve user guides.
- Assist with documenting events by creating video, audio, and multimedia productions.
- Ensure that content and materials adhere to brand standards and in accordance with marketing standards.
- Create and update websites by adding and editing graphical elements, formatting, and uploading various media files etc.
- Suggest and implement improvements and upgrades to enhance website functionality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and inter-departmental teams to support social media strategies and marketing initiatives.
- Archive and maintain digital and multimedia files, materials, and inventory.
- Gather information on existing trends and conduct fact checking to support content pitch creation.
Education & Skills:
- Must be enrolled as a York student.
- Ability to creatively write content to engage an intended audience.
- Ability to meet deadlines and organize time effectively.
- Ability to create and update websites.
- Ability to learn and use a variety of computer applications.
- Ability to generate new ideas or recommend changes to existing programs.
- Ability to use social and digital media to effectively communicate or respond to others.
- Ability to interpret and apply best practices, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of graphic design software and platforms (such as Photoshop and Illustrator).