MARKETING FELLOW
Office of Marketing and Communications
Tennessee State University is a place where thought leads, where ideas are celebrated and problem solving is
expected.

Position description
Interested in continuing your education in the field of marketing while working for Tennessee State University in
support of enrollment, retention, academic, and philanthropy and engagement initiatives? The Office of
Marketing and Communications is looking for a full-time MARKETING FELLOW.
The Marketing Fellows position is designed to give applicant the opportunity to continue their
education in the field of marketing while working for Tennessee State University in support of enrollment,
retention, academic, and philanthropy and engagement initiatives.
OMC manages the college’s marketing and communication strategies and is responsible for all aspects
of creative services and photography; digital messaging (web, video and social media); features and
publications; project management; internal, external and crisis communications; marketing and special
projects. With supervision, marketing fellows will get experience in all areas but will focus on content
creation (writing, videography, photography, design) for digital platforms and print outlets.
Hours of work performance are approximately 30 hours/week.
Qualifications and responsibilities
Marketing fellows should have a strong desire to learn and a commitment to professionalism. A basic
understanding of introductory marketing and communications principles is helpful, but not required.
Candidates should demonstrate effective written and verbal communications skills and be proficient in
Microsoft Word and with social media platforms, primarily Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Twitter and
Facebook. Video, graphic design, photography or CMS (content management system) experience will be
an asset. Key responsibilities, with supervision, include:
• Idea generation and project execution that reflects the university’s mission and core values.
• Content creation — long- and short-form — for all communications, marketing and social media
platforms and both print and digital publications.
• Copy writing, editing and proofreading.
• Taking the initiative to learn and lead when feasible.
• Other duties as assigned.
Applicants should have strong organizational skills and be willing and able to juggle multiple projects and
tasks. Applicants should be comfortable creating and editing content. Creative and critical thinking,
problem solving, punctual attendance, expectations to learn quickly and thrive in a collaborative setting,
along with the flexibility to adapt and provide other assistance to Team OMC and Tennessee State University as
necessary, will be important for success in this