BCB Marketing Assistant

In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements:

• Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.

• Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters.

• Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).

• Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable.

• A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester.

• Federal Work Study student may apply.

• In good disciplinary standing.

• Must be located in the U.S.

For complete program details, please go to our website:www.berklee.edu/se.

The marketing assistant works closely with members of the Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BCB) marketing and communications team on various BCB initiatives, including writing for and updating the Boston Conservatory website, graphic design, administrative support, and other duties as needed. This position will be remote and open to Conservatory students only.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide general administrative assistance to the marketing and communications staff

• Create, edit, and update website event pages

• Conceptualize and draft digital editorial pieces

• Assist with performance promotion (ex. create digital signage, draft social copy)

• Proof event listings as needed

• Support social media projects as needed

• Contribute student perspective and ideas on various marketing initiatives

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills:

• Excellent writing and editing skills

• Familiarity with various platforms like website content management systems (Drupal), Asana, Smarsheet and Google Suite (Google Docs, Spreadsheets, Drive, etc.)

• Ability to adhere to brand visual guidelines and follow direction

• General knowledge of or willingness to learn Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator) and Marq (an online graphic design program)

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

• Responsive and dependable

• Enthusiastic team player who also works well independently

• Fast learner 

• Ability to commit to a consistent weekly work schedule

To apply, please provide (1) your résumé (2) a cover letter describing why you are interested in this position and any relevant experience and (3) one or more writing, social media, and/or creative portfolio samples that represent your strongest writing.

Amount of Hours: 10-15 per week

Hourly Rate: $16.48

Hiring Manager: Johanna Snow