Communications and Newsletter Assistant, Undergraduate/Graduate Student

UVA Health

. Assist with the planning, development, and production of the department newsletter .

Posted 10/12/2026part-timeCharlottesville • Virginia • United StatesEntry Level💰 $15 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in drafting and editing content for newsletters and other publications. Capable of collaborating effectively on internal communications and community engagement projects while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strong Written Communication SkillsProficiency in Microsoft Office ApplicationsExperience Writing for NewslettersFamiliarity with Graphic Design ToolsAbility to Conduct Interviews

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Hard Skills

Writing for NewslettersEditing ArticlesContent DevelopmentProofreadingOrganizing Content

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal Communication SkillsExcellent Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailAbility to Work IndependentlyMeeting Deadlines

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsCanvaMailchimp

Industry Keywords

CommunicationsJournalismPublic RelationsCommunity EngagementPublic Health

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with the planning, development, and production of the department newsletter
Gather stories, announcements, faculty and staff highlights, and other content from department stakeholders
Attend departmental meetings and take notes on topics appropriate for internal communications
Conduct interviews with faculty, staff, students, and community partners as needed to develop newsletter content
Draft and edit articles, profiles, and announcements for internal distribution
Collaborate with the employee responsible for internal and external communications to ensure content aligns with departmental goals and branding
Assist with proofreading, formatting, and organizing newsletter content prior to publication
Support other communications and community engagement projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current undergraduate or graduate student in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, English, public health, health sciences, education, or a related field
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Teams
Experience writing for newsletters, websites, blogs, social media, or other publications (preferred)
Familiarity with graphic design or newsletter platforms such as Canva, Mailchimp, or similar tools (preferred)
Interest in healthcare, academic medicine, higher education, community engagement, or public health communications (preferred)
Experience conducting interviews and developing stories from meetings or events (preferred)
Required resume
Brief cover letter (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible scheduling based on academic commitments
Possibility of extension based on departmental needs and funding
Opportunities for both in-person and remote work