Become a Mason Korea Student PR Rep!

The Office of PR & Communications is launching the Mason Korea Student PR Rep program. If you are pursuing the fields of PR, marketing, and/or communication and have strong capabilities in writing, social media management, and content development, consider yourself a candidate. Find out more about the role below and act quickly to be selected as a Mason Korea Student PR Rep.

PR Reps

What do Student PR Reps do?

Student PR Reps volunteer as ambassadors of Mason Korea in the areas of the university’s PR, communication, and marketing campaigns to help enhance the brand of Mason Korea. PR Reps work for the Office of PR & Communications.

PR Reps will work in the following roles according to their specialties:
  1. Create content that boosts the brand reputation of Mason Korea for the university’s website, official social media accounts, and various marketing materials.
  2. Support the promotion of university-wide events and major faculty events.
  3. Provide constructive feedback to promote the university as the representative student body.
The Reps will cover various roles during their term:
  • Create and manage digital content (website, blog, and social media)
  • Write promotional articles about our university, students, and faculty
  • Develop press releases & contact journalists
  • Create and edit PR videos
  • Create marketing brochures, flyers, and banners (design)
  • Provide campus-wide event support

 

Why become a Student PR Rep?

The Student PR Rep program provides a hands-on experience with PR, marketing, and communications along with ongoing practical training by the PR manager. All Reps will work on a volunteer basis and be awarded a certificate upon successful completion of the program, which can boost your resume and enhance career opportunities in the relevant fields.

PR Reps will also have the following advantages:
  • Be considered as top priority candidates by the Career Development Center for any PR/marketing related job openings
  • Earn a university-endorsed certificate upon successful completion of the year-long (2 semesters)* commitment
    *6 months in the case of Study Abroad or Global Gateway students
  • Have opportunities to attend professional training sessions by our experienced PR manager with a background in various industries
  • Have a chance to work in partnership with university staff and learn how the university operates
  • Gain professional development skills and improve their employability

 

How can I become a Student PR Rep?

Each semester, our office will select up to five PR Reps who can fulfill the two-semester term. Send your resumes and portfolios to mkpr@gmu.edu and we will contact you regarding interviews for your preferred role in the categories of A. Writer (English or Korean) B. Website & Social Media management C. Content design (Photoshop) D. Video shooting, editing, or vlogging.
* Sophomores and above (as of Spring 2020) are eligible to apply

Terms and conditions of being a Student PR Rep

It is in the nature of the role of Student Representative that one’s personal information, such as one’s name, images, and video data may be shared for the university’s marketing purposes. By taking up the role, you are agreeing for your data to be shared on the university’s official website, social media, and documents.

Recruitment procedure and timeline
  • Resume screening: by Feb 28
  • Interview & final selection: by Mar 6