St. Louis Symphony Orchestra - Communications Assistant

Description: 

The Communications Assistant will gain professional communications/non-profit exposure and experience working with members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Marketing and Communications team. This position requires approximately 15-20 hours per week and may be scheduled around school requirements. Position reports to Public Relations Director.

Responsibilities: 

• Research, write, and edit copy for marketing and communications materials, including media advisories and press releases; composer and guest artist biographical information; website copy; and digital stories 
• Collate, archive, and organize media coverage and maintain media lists 
• Research and write stories for the orchestra’s digital magazine, SLSO Stories 
• Support Public Relations functions, including interview preparation, media pitches, and events 
• Provide social media support via SLSO outlets as needed 
• Participate in departmental meetings 
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

• Must have accepted a Federal Work-Study award for the current academic year.
• Must be pursuing a degree in the fields of Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, Business, or Music
• Motivated individual with strong organizational, writing and communication skills - Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to attend occasional night and weekend events
• Ability to work with confidential data
• Must represent the SLSO in a professional manner