Graphic Design/Multimedia Journalism Graduate Assistant

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 1P0006
Title: Graduate Assistant
Functional Title: Graphic Design/Multimedia Journalism Graduate Assistant
Category Status: 04-Graduate Assistant
Applicant Search Category: Graduate Assistant
University Authorized FTE: 0.5
Unit: SPHL-School of Public Health
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Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Can you lure all eyes to your designs? Create beauty and innovation using an existingbrand guide? Develop illustrative social media, flyers, digital displays and a range of other materials, using tools like Canva? Can you meet – or beat! – deadlines? If you can answer “yes” to the above, the School of Public Health Office of Communications may have the graduate assistantship for you!
We’re seeking a spectacular graphic designer and/or multimedia journalist who is a graduate student with coursework and experience in multimedia journalism, graphic design, or a related field to develop a wide range of materials about the School, including promoting news, events, and activities like Maryland Day. The candidate will also lead regular tasks like newsletter production, managing the team’s shared email, tracking loans of marketing materials, and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
  • This position is only open to University of Maryland, College Park graduate students.



Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
  • Experience in graphic design, multimedia journalism, or a related field, including coursework in the topic.
  • Working understanding of design platforms like Canva and/or InDesign and Photoshop. Video production and photography expertise is preferred, though not required.
  • Adept at translating written or oral assignments into visual media (i.e., charts, photos, short animation, graphics)
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and oral/written communication skills are essential, as well as a strong commitment to accurate, high-quality storytelling. Must be detail-oriented, disciplined, trustworthy, and have excellent judgment.
  • Ability to work independently or on a team, using time- and project management skills to balance many competing deadlines and finish all assignments by their deadlines.
  • Be creative and come with ideas!
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Additional Information:
This position is only open to University of Maryland, College Park graduate students.
The role would include tuition remission and is a .5 FTE (~20 work hours a week) during
the 2024-2025 academic year. Several in-person hours are required every week.
Required documents:
  • 3-5 diverse examples of your best design work (links to the materials are acceptable)
  • resume
  • short statement of your interest and qualifications
  • reference contacts


Apply by May 3, 2024, for best consideration.
Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Posting Date: 04/12/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 05/03/2024
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Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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