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.
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Student Jobs/Internships
Web Design Internship – Closed
This position is responsible for assisting UEM 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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Valpo’s Homeless Jesus sculpture lives in the center of our campus, calling us to reflect on our blessings, rejoice in faith, and serve our neighbors. Our Beacons answer that call, shining their light for those in need.
In Luce Tua Videmus Lucem. In Thy Light We See Light 💛🤎
Congratulations to music education major Nilo Sanchez '24 for being selected to record a video for @NAfME (National Association for Music Education) with brief suggestions about how to alleviate stress during finals season. Check out Nilo’s video here: http://bit.ly/46BYv0c
December is here and you all know what that means! It’s time to introduce our next community collaboration. Ensuring your holiday season is both festive and fermented, Valpo and Aftermath Cidery present the Beacon and Blaze… [1/3]
Christmas is here early! Join us TODAY at 7:30 p.m. or TOMORROW, December 2, at 5 p.m. for Christmas at Valpo: “O Come to Us “Immanuel” in the @valpochapel 🎵 Secure your tickets in-person at the Center for the Arts box office or via http://valpo.edu/center-for-the-arts/tickets 🎄
We've got just the thing to help you finish out the month strong! If you haven’t heard, Valpo and Roots Market Café are collaborating to bring you the Golden Beacon – a delicious blend of golden milk, banana, ice, honey, superfood caramel, and lion's mane. [1/2]
Want your time in the studio to equal your time in the classroom? Valpo ensures that our art students have flexibility to do what they love most: create 🎨 Courses on history, theory, and art practice are complemented with hands-on drawing, painting, photography, and more. [1/2]
TONIGHT: @valpobasketball faces off against Drake University in a conference match-up with home-court advantage. Tip-off is at 7 p.m., but you can go brown and gold at Peddler’s Pizza Pub at 5 p.m. with pregame drinks and bites 🏀 [1/2]
Happy #GivingTuesday!
Please join us on this special day of impact and gratitude. Your gift can make a world of difference, providing support, inspiration, and opportunities for Valpo students, faculty, staff, and programs of today and tomorrow.
Give: http://bit.ly/3G8o6Dp
On this #GivingTuesday, our Valpo family would like to take a moment to thank all of our incredible @valpoalumni. Whether you graduated in the last 10 years or the last 50, your contributions pave the way for the success and inspiration of the Beacons who come after you. 🎓 [1/2]
