Communications and Public Relations

Join UFV's Communications team to learn how institutional storytelling, media relations and internal communications work in a complex public university. With guidance from experienced communicators, the student will contribute to a defined editorial or communications project and support selected day-to-day activities. Potential assignments include:

• researching story ideas

• preparing interview questions

• drafting or adapting content for UFV Today and UFV Now, preparing social media copy

• conducting media research or monitoring

• reviewing communications resources

Projects and deliverables will be agreed upon at the beginning of the placement, with opportunities to observe planning, editorial review and approval processes. All public-facing material will be reviewed and approved by UFV staff before publication.

CANDIDATE: This practicum is suitable for a student with an interest in communications, public relations, journalism, English or a related field. Strong writing, research and organizational skills; attention to detail; willingness to learn and respond to editorial feedback; professional communication and sound judgment. Familiarity with social media is helpful, but professional communications experience is not required.

Familiarity with communications tools (MS 365, Wrike, WordPress, Hootsuite, Envoke, Agility PR) would be an asset but the team is happy to provide training and guidance.