Marketing and Communications
Valparaiso University’s Offices of University Marketing and University Communications help the University communicate with one voice to clearly reflect the Valpo brand.
We partner with admission and financial aid, undergraduate and graduate academic programs, advancement and alumni engagement, Valpo Athletics, and other departments and individuals across campus for design, web, photo/video, editorial, and marketing needs. This may include strategic marketing planning, paid advertising, social media, media relations, print and web publications, writing and editing, event promotion, internal communications, or crisis communication strategy.
Our in-house, award-winning team of professionals includes marketing strategy specialists, copywriters, editors, web and print designers, photographers and videographers, and communications professionals.
Through close collaboration with campus constituents, we seek to enhance the reputation and recognition of Valpo and broaden the public’s awareness and understanding of the University’s mission, its people, and its impact in the world.
Spring 2024 Brand Training Office Hours
Kretzmann Hall, 103C
First and third Monday of the month: 3–4 p.m.
Second and fourth Tuesday of the month: 3–4 p.m.
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Student Jobs/Internships
Web Design Internship – Closed
This position is responsible for assisting UM with building and finishing redesigned websites for various undergraduate colleges and key University partners.
Marketing Internship – Closed
This position assists with marketing, communications, and design to help increase visibility for key University partners, including admission, advancement, and academics.
Photography and Videography Producer – Open
This position creates University marketing video clips and still images that will be used to showcase the University to different audiences; prospective students, current students, alumni and the community. Responsibilities include coverage of University events and activities for marketing along with post-production of content. Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Premiere experience is a plus. Student employees will be mentored and trained in all aspects of capture and editing.
$8-$10/hour; minimum 5 hours per week
Athletics Game Day Video Camera Operator – Open
This position is responsible for capturing professional game day video including game action, transmitting live to the scoreboard, and recording post-game press conferences. Other duties may include editing and organization of clips. Student employees will be mentored and trained in all aspects of video capture and editing. Adobe Premiere experience is a plus.
$8-$10/hour; minimum 5 hours per week mostly in the evenings and on weekends during games.
Athletics Still Photographer – Open
This position captures all aspects of a game with provided photography equipment. Responsibilities include prepping gear, capturing storytelling game action and stock photos, and efficient editing and organization of photos. Adobe Lightroom experience is a plus.
$8-$10/hour; minimum 5 hours per week mostly in the evenings and on weekends during games.
Graduate Assistant Coordinator of Athletics Video Services – Closed
This position is responsible for producing video that will be used to showcase our athletic programs to a variety of audiences, including current and prospective students, alumni and the community. This position
would be paid through a stipend.
$5000/semester; minimum 20 hours per week through office hours and during games on the evenings and weekends.
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Drew Wilson ’24 has some advice for new Beacons: Get involved! 🏊♂️ From being part of @valposwim and Phi Kappa Psi to finding a renewed passion in @valpocob, Drew has shined here at Valpo and will continue to shine long after graduation. Read more on our IG and FB pages!