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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for graduate media assistant in Park Ridge, IL is $19.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $21.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a graduate media assistant do?

A Graduate Media Assistant supports the media and communications team in various tasks such as content creation, media monitoring, and administrative duties. They may help draft press releases, manage social media accounts, and assist with event coordination. This role is typically entry-level and designed to provide recent graduates with practical experience in the media industry. Graduate Media Assistants often work closely with more senior staff, gaining valuable insights into public relations, marketing, and media production. The position is a great starting point for those looking to build a career in media or communications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a graduate media assistant?

To thrive as a Graduate Media Assistant, you generally need a degree in media, communications, or a related field, along with strong organizational and research skills. Familiarity with media monitoring tools, content management systems, and basic graphic or video editing software is often required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively make candidates stand out. These skills and qualities are crucial for efficiently supporting media campaigns and ensuring accurate, timely delivery of content in a fast-paced environment.

What are some typical daily responsibilities for a graduate media assistant in a media agency?

As a Graduate Media Assistant, your daily tasks often include supporting the planning and execution of media campaigns, preparing media schedules, and compiling campaign performance reports. You'll collaborate closely with media planners and buyers, help maintain client documentation, and liaise with external partners such as publishers and creative agencies. This role requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail, as you'll manage data, timelines, and communications to ensure campaigns run smoothly. It's also common to assist in gathering market research and competitor analysis to inform campaign strategies.

What is the difference between Graduate Media Assistant vs Media Coordinator?

AspectGraduate Media AssistantMedia Coordinator
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in media, communications, or related field; internship experienceSimilar educational background; more professional experience preferred
Work EnvironmentEntry-level, supporting media projects, assisting with content creationCoordinating media campaigns, managing schedules, liaising with vendors
Employer & Industry UsageMedia companies, broadcasting, marketing agenciesAdvertising firms, media departments, PR agencies

The Graduate Media Assistant typically supports media projects and content creation at an entry level, often as part of an internship or early career role. In contrast, a Media Coordinator has more responsibility in managing media campaigns and coordinating resources. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds, but the Media Coordinator usually has more experience and autonomy in the workplace.

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Engaged Learning & Art Gallery Graduate Assistant

North Central College

Naperville, IL

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

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Position Information
Posting Number GA000146 Position Title Engaged Learning & Art Gallery Graduate Assistant Position ID GA-NCARTGALLRS Department Art & Design Division Academic Affairs Supervisor Kathryn Pszotka Supervisor Title Coordinator of First-Year Student Experience Description of Job Duties
The Engaged Learning & Art Gallery Graduate Assistant will primarily split time between the First-Year Experience and Campus Art Galleries programs. This role supports, collaborates with, and reports directly to the Coordinator of First-Year Student Experience and Director of Campus Galleries. This position provides daily operational support to the three art gallery spaces on campus as well as co-curricular programming and related marketing needs for the first-year student population which largely consists of those enrolled in the CARD110: Cardinal Experience course. 
An ideal candidate will have the ability to manage and prioritize daily administrative & project support needs in an effort to achieve future goals of all campus engaged learning needs as assigned.? 
The Engaged Learning & Art Galleries Graduate Assistant will gain knowledge & experience in all areas of art gallery and co-curricular programming & operations, including but not limited to: marketing & communications, logistics & scheduling, gallery maintenance, art handling, team leadership & oversight, project management and event planning.? 
Needs will fluctuate between areas based on the academic year cycle and programming needs. The selected candidate will assist with all of the following duties on a regular basis in 20 hours or less a week (excluding academic breaks). 
FIRST-YEAR STUDENT EXPERIENCE 
1. Mentor and supervise; Monitor schedule, coordinate tasks & communication among the team. This includes helping support a team of 25-30 First-Year Mentors (student leaders supporting the CARD110: Cardinal Experience & Transition teams) during the first 8 weeks of each semester. 
2. Marketing & Communication efforts to advertise events & CARD110 program utilizing both digital and print methods.  
- Assist in monitoring & updating external communications such as the Hub website content, newsletter information, and visual marketing needs.  
- Develop & implement templates and timelines for daily & annual project/team management, tasks, & procedures.  
- Regularly create, monitor, and implement marketing, promotion & digital media awareness campaigns & materials, website content, Hub page, and social media accounts to support exhibitions, events, & FYE program visibility & communications. 
3. Clerical and administrative duties such as contract collection, scanning, and digital file organization.? Maintain inventory and organization of materials, supplies, & records. Event, training, and program documents & materials in Box and Canvas, as needed.  
4. Research and collaborate with campus partners, archivists, and librarians to fulfill program needs, grant applications, or reporting requirements. Support maintenance, execution, & expansion of program efforts both in and out of the classroom.   
5. Project management & event support including but not limited to assisting FYMs with planning event details, arranging food service & catering, set up & tear down, etc. Maintaining program calendars, campus events, trainings, and related programming needs.   
- Develop & implement templates and timelines for daily & annual project/team management, tasks, & procedures. 
- Cardinal Connections Events: First-Year Function Series, Academic Department Reception (Fall), Engaged Learning Panel (Spring)
6. Maintain physical space(s) & Event Preparations:  
- Facilitate event execution by monitoring and/or arranging set up & tear down needs for FYE related events across campus. Maintain general cleanliness & presentation of all spaces utilized before and after events.  
- Orchestrate support needs for events in advance (maintenance, housekeeping, and Course Dog reservation requests).   
- Staging & supporting acquisition of materials for events.  
7. Presence & Participation in all aspects of programming: Assisting in development, revision, assessment, & delivery of FYM & instructor training or workshops, communities of practice, student events, and other related needs. 
8. Support Engaged Learning leadership & all aspects of the NC Forward Strategic Plan. 
- Coordinator of First-Year Student Experience  (direct supervisor)
- Faculty Director of CARD110  
- other EL teams or Assistant Provost, as needed 
ART GALLERIES 
1. Mentor and supervise; Monitor schedule, coordinate tasks & communication among the gallery staff team. This includes helping support a team of 5-7 Gallery Assistants (undergraduate student workers serving as gallery docents) during the academic year. 
- Marketing & Communication efforts to advertise exhibitions & related events utilizing digital, print, and radio distribution methods.  
- Assist in monitoring & updating external communications such as the Hub website content, newsletter information, and visual marketing needs.  
- Develop & implement templates and timelines for daily & annual project/team management, tasks, & procedures.  
2. Regularly create, monitor, and implement marketing, promotion & digital media awareness campaigns & materials, website content, Hub page, and social media accounts to support exhibitions, events, & FYE program visibility & communications. 
3. Clerical and administrative duties such as contract collection, scanning, and digital file organization.? Maintain inventory, organization of materials, supplies, & records.? Event, training, and program documents & materials in Box, Canvas, and Google Drive, as needed. College art collection & exhibition archive.  
4. Research and collaborate with campus partners, archivists, and librarians to fulfill program needs, grant applications, or reporting requirements. Support maintenance, execution, & expansion of gallery & Art + Design Dept. efforts both in and out of the classroom. 
5. Project management & event support including but not limited to coordinating/planning event details, timeline management, arranging food service & catering, set up & tear down, etc.  Maintaining exhibition calendars, team schedules, campus events, trainings, and related programming needs.  
6. Maintain physical space(s) and Preparator duties: Facilitate day-to-day operational needs in the Schoenherr, Oesterle library, & Meiley-Swallow Galleries. This includes but is not limited to assisting with & managing:  
- Wall repair/maintenance between shows such as hanging wires, painting & patching,  
- Cleaning, organizing, and monitoring. Monitor/maintain general cleanliness & presentation of all spaces utilized. Orchestrate support needs for events, programming, and physical spaces in advance.     
- Staging & supporting acquisition of materials for events. 
- Art fragile/precious object handling in the form of (un)packing, storage, shipping, (de)installation, etc. Staging & supporting acquisition of materials for events.  
7. Presence & Participation in all aspects of programming: Draft & post calls for art, review exhibition proposals, and participate in the jury selection process for next season. Assist in development & delivery of team training, program assessment and improvement or evolution.  
8. Support faculty and staff from across the college in engaged learning & (co)curricular pursuits as they relate to all aspects of the NC Galleries mission & NCForward Strategic Plan.  
- Director of Campus Galleries (direct supervisor) 
- Student Gallery Faculty Coordinator, Art & Design Department Chairperson, & Art Department Technician, as needed
Do the job duties for this position have any potential exposure to student records? Yes Do the job duties for this position include any driving requirements? Yes Will this position be working with minors? Yes Job Qualifications
REQUIRED
- Current or accepted graduate student at North Central College 
- Effective verbal and written communication skills (interpersonal, presentation, and analytical skills) 
- Demonstrated problem-solving & critical thinking skills. 
- Ability to work with a team as well as independently. 
- Willingness to learn and be responsive to feedback. 
- An interest in art and art history, college transition & student experience, higher education, business management, event planning & hosting, marketing & communications, and/or gallery preparations, installation, and art handling. 
- Occasional evening and/or weekend hours for artist reception and community events. 
- Abide by the college code of conduct and expectations as outlined in the Student Handbook 
- Other duties as assigned. 
DESIRED
- Microsoft 365 software suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, Planner, etc.) 
- Marketing or Communications experience, website and/or social media management?& execution 
- Canva (or equivalent) image & document creation software 
- Art or fragile/precious object handling: packing, storage, shipping, installation, etc.? 
Required? 
Current or accepted graduate student at North Central College 
Effective verbal and written communication skills (interpersonal, presentation, and analytical skills) 
Demonstrated problem-solving & critical thinking skills. 
Ability to work with a team as well as independently. 
Willingness to learn and be responsive to feedback. 
An interest in art and art history, college transition & student experience, higher education, business management, event planning & hosting, marketing & communications, and/or gallery preparations, installation, and art handling. 
Occasional evening and weekend hours for artist reception and community events. 
Abide by the college code of conduct and expectations as outlined in the Student Handbook 
Other duties as assigned. 
Experience with any or all of the following are desired: 
Microsoft 365 software suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, Planner, etc.) 
Marketing experience, website and/or social media management?& execution 
Canva (or equivalent) image & document creation software 
Art or fragile/precious object handling: packing, storage, shipping, installation, etc.? 
All are encouraged to apply.? 
Please contact Kate Pszotka at klpszotka@noctrl.edu or (630) 637-5393 with questions 
Details on Additional Materials - the overall goal is to provide a snapshot of your abilities and showcase your skills. If you have a professional portfolio site, links to the following requested items are acceptable in lieu of attachments: 
1. Professional Writing - submit 2 of the following:  
a. Email to a professor, client, or colleague 
b. Brochure advertising a service, event, or business 
c. Research based essay (that you submitted for class) 
d. A personal statement or bio submitted for college entrance or scholarship 
2. Social Media - submit 2 examples 
a. They can include screen shot(s) of prior events and/or new creations for a hypothetical social or exhibition event of your choosing.  
b. The tone should be focused on event promotion with the general public (campus & local community) as the main/target audience. 
3. Cover Letter - explain your interest in the role, highlight your unique qualifications +   connection to major as well as your goals for growth - what do you wish to gain from the experience?  
4. Resume/CV - Tailor it to your intended career while also highlighting skills and areas of interest that overlap with aspects of engaged learning, engagement & programming, marketing & promotion, fine & performing arts. 
5. Letters of Recommendation - submit 2 letters written by professionals that can speak to your leadership, teamwork, innovation, problem solving, academic & professional achievements, and/or work ethic.
Approximate number of work hours per week 20 New or Replacement? Replacement If replacement, person(s) being replaced
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources at 630-637-5757 or humanresources@hr.noctrl.edu
Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Open Date 12/12/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled No

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