Student Assistant, Narrative and Storytelling

The ASU Foundation Narrative and Storytelling elevates, amplifies and advocates for the humans and their impact behind philanthropic giving and partnerships at Arizona State University.

The Student Assistant, Narrative and Storytelling supports the Director of Narrative and Storytelling to develop and implement on-brand narrative and storytelling strategies and tactics across channels through graphic, digital and print content development, interviewing and editorial support, media production (short video or audio clips), and research and landscape analysis.

The position will require approximately 20 hours per week, with additional availability during the non-school year. 

What you’ll do

• Creates and produces graphics, digital and print content to drive brand affinity, engagement, and supports overall program goals.
• Develops a knowledge of key audience segments and effectively speaks to, inspires, and engages individuals.
• Works with Director of Narrative and Storytelling and collaborators to understand objectives for projects, target audiences, and desired outcomes to create on-brand, on-strategy, data-informed compelling creative work.
• Creates compelling graphics and video content to share across channels.
• Writes compelling copy, in the form of captions and print content, that speak to the target audience.
• Serves as a thought partner by actively participating in new idea brainstorming and implementation.
• Stay up to date on current events, regularly monitor news stories, press releases, and other online sources and communicate pertinent information to the team.
• Uphold all fundraising professional standards and expectations.
• Research best practices and emerging narrative and storytelling trends.
• Support with implementing processes to support the scaling of Narrative and Storytelling efforts across the Foundation.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you'll need

• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to ASU Foundation and ASU Enterprise Partners, its subsidiaries and University business and confidential prospect information.
• Ability to use creative tools including Canva, Adobe, and Hootsuite.
• Collaborative style, combined with the ability and desire to work in a team-based environment.
• Strong and collegial interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively via verbal and written communication.
• Problem solver who can take initiative and set priorities while being flexible.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing assigned duties.
• Excellent planning, highly organized, and able to handle multiple projects.
• Capable of managing several activities at the same time.
• Knowledge of Associated Press style.

Relevant qualifications

• An Arizona State University undergraduate or graduate student. Any student with the willingness to learn is encouraged to apply.
• Experience in short-form writing and editing
• Experience in content creation (graphics and videos) for social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Working experience with Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Willing to sign and abide by a confidentiality agreement.

Preferred education and experience

• An Arizona State University undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Journalism, Design, Communications, or similar field.

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Preferred skills and abilities

• Skilled in crafting creative and engaging content
• Knowledge of social media marketing best practices.
• Ability to commit to working at least two consecutive semesters.
• An ability to understand dynamic, interrelated concepts and ASU connections to news, events and organizations.

Student Benefits

• $30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursement
• Hands-on experience in a professional environment
• Professional development plans
• Opportunity to network with ASUEP leaders and other ASU students
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and their 8,000+ courses
• Professional skills workshops

About ASU Foundation

The ASU Foundation fosters partnerships between ASU and like-minded individuals, corporations and foundations who believe in ASU’s mission and provide resources for ASU to manifest its charter into meaningful impact. These partnerships empower ASU to advance student access, serve our community, protect the planet, create equity in higher education and conduct research for the public good.

At the ASU Foundation we value

Character We prioritize character and integrity in every decision and action, establishing trust as the foundation of all that we do.

Service We are dedicated to serving our students, donors, communities, and colleagues by fostering support and collaboration to ensure that our efforts are impactful.

Innovation Innovation drives us to create meaningful opportunities and solutions, helping every member of our global community achieve meaningful outcomes.

The ASU Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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