Graduate Assistantships

Qualifications

Applicants must currently be working towards a master’s in mass communications or related field. Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 6, but no more than 12 credit hours per academic term for fall and spring. Applicants must maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average. 

Position Description

The SIUE Department of Mass Communications seeks a graduate assistant for Spring 2025 who can help create a monthly podcast with SIU System President Dan Mahony as the host. This graduate assistant will be responsible for working with the president, the SIU System executive director of marketing and communications and mass communication faculty to come up with podcast episode topics; screen and arrange interviews; record, edit and produce the podcast with SIUE equipment; collaborate on a promotion plan for the podcast; track and grow the podcast audience; and help coordinate video elements when needed for the podcast. Other duties may be assigned. 

Application Process

Required Documents

 Cover letter and resume

Applicant Materials Are Received By

 Email

 **All communications sent to the prospective employer should include the posting number for the position. 

Voluntary GA Applicant Data Form

This form is used to gather applicant data by the Office of Equal Opportunity, Access, & Title IX Coordination at SIUE. This information cannot be viewed by units hiring Graduate Assistants. Completion of this form is not required and will not impact your chances of being hired for a Graduate Assistantship. This form is NOT an application for employment. To apply for a Graduate Assistant position, follow the instructions listed in the posting.