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Pennsylvania State University

Part Time - Marketing & Communications - Strategic Communications Specialist

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Reading, PA 🕑 Part-Time 💰 $20 per Hour 💻 Marketing 🗓️ April 13th, 2026

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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Part Time Marketing & Communications Strategic Communications Specialist. The role involves supporting the Office of Strategic Communications at Penn State Berks by fact-checking news releases, managing media contacts, maintaining publicity records, coordinating event logistics, and representing the office at various events. Candidates must have strong writing, editing, and basic graphic design skills, with preferred experience in social media content creation, photography, and videography.

Highlights
  • Fact-check information for news releases and other materials
  • Enter news articles and graphics into Penn State news database
  • Maintain media contact lists and distribute news releases
  • Track college publicity and coordinate logistics for special events, video, and photo shoots
  • Represent Strategic Communications at on- and off-campus events
  • Basic graphic design skills required; social media, photography, and videography experience preferred
  • Part-time position (20 hours per week) with flexible scheduling and potential partial hybrid work after training
  • Starting pay rate is $20.00 per hour
  • Requires reliable mobile phone access, dependable transportation, and a valid driver’s license
  • Employment contingent on successful background and motor vehicle records checks

Part Time - Marketing & Communications - Strategic Communications Specialist Full Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

 
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. 
 
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Penn State Berks Office of Strategic Communications is seeking applicants for a part-time Marketing and Communications Specialist.
The Marketing/Communications Specialist will be responsible for a variety of support tasks including:
  • Fact checking information for news releases and other materials.
  • Entering news articles and graphics into Penn State news database.
  • Maintaining list of media contacts and sending news releases.
  • Keeping track of college publicity.
  • Logistics for special events and video / photo shoots 
 
In addition to support tasks, this opening will represent Strategic Communications at a variety of events and assignments on and off campus. Qualified candidates will have excellent writing and editing skills and basic graphic design knowledge. Experience with creating social media posts, photography and videography is preferred.  

This part-time role is primarily an onsite position at Penn State Berks (1801 Broadcasting Rd., Reading, PA 19610). The opening offers flexible scheduling and may allow for a partial hybrid work arrangement following successful completion of training. Candidates must have reliable access to a mobile phone and dependable transportation. This role is well‑suited for candidates beginning their career or transitioning from academic study or equivalent experience.

Schedule: 20 hours per week
Compensation: The starting rate for this job is $20.00 per hour.
 
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
 
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
 
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

 Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.
 

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