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== What is the Communications Department ==
== What is the Communications Department ==
EVE University aims to provide an inclusive training environment for the community to learn about EVE Online.  
EVE University aims to provide an inclusive training environment for capsuleers to learn about EVE Online. To fulfill this goal, the Communications Department supports the CEO and the Director of Communications & Outreach by:
 
#Managing EVE University’s social media presence.
To fulfil this goal, the Communication Department supports the CEO and Director of Operations by
#Promoting and maintaining EVE University’s external image with the wider community and CCP.
#Managing EVE University’s social media
#Arranging and supporting the internal communication of EVE University to its members.
#Promoting and maintaining EVE University’s external image
#Providing other EVE University Departments with creative services and communication tools.
#Providing University Departments with creative services and communication tools
 
If you are interested in copy-writing or editing, graphics design, videography or animations, active on social media or have similar interests, consider applying to the department. Fill out the [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJD_yaJR3LdOtKurw6DV0b4SymI19CBL8jqTgIuQWnCG424Q/viewform?usp=sf_link application form] and the {{co|green|Communications Manager}} will reach out to you.


== Current Staff ==
== Current staff ==
 
=== Communications management ===
===Communications Management===
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The {{co|green|Communications Manager}} manages EVE University's social media presence, and deals with the external promotion of EVE University, as well as internal communications. The Communications Department supports the Teaching Department with the creation and maintenance of media, such as on the EVE University Youtube channel.
The {{co|green|Communications Management}} oversees [[EVE University|EVE University's]] Communications Officers and freelance contributors, plans its communications strategy with the CEO and Director of operations and supports other EVE University departments with their communications work.  
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===Communication Officers===
=== Contact ===
The Communication Officers of EVE University are a group of dedicated volunteers who regularly contribute to the different areas of communications work and have a special role in representing EVE University externally. They are the first point of contact for any Unista wanting to publish or promote their activities to a broader Uni-internal or external audience. If you need to contact the Communications Department for any reason, please ping <span style="color:#ffff00">@Communications Officer</span> in the <span style="color:#3366BB">#support</span> channel on the EVE University [[Discord]].


The Communication Officers of EVE University are a group of dedicated volunteers that regularly contribute to the different areas of communications work and have a special role in representing EVE University externally. They are the first point of contact for any Unista wanting to publish or promote their activities to a broader uni-internal or external audience. Do not hesitate to reach out to them via [[Discord]], the [https://forum.eveuniversity.org/index.php EVE University Forum] or simply ingame.
== Joining the department ==
If you want to express your creativity, feel passionate about communication and want to give back to EVE University, we are always looking for people interested or proficient in the following fields:
* Creating posters and graphics, used in the promotion of staff recruitment, small and large events, public recruitment, propaganda, etc.
* Engaging in and curating our EVE University Youtube Channel and supporting the Teaching Department's use of it
* Creating videos or motion graphics
* Promoting and running Uni internal and external events (PvP brawls with friendly corps, mining events, raffles and giveaways etc.) in collaboration with the [[Events Department]].
* The spoken word.
* Anything else related to the concept of communication or creativity in the broadest sense.


* Christoph Patrouette
The Department is always looking to improve and find new ways to engage with people. If you have a skill that you think would be beneficial but wasn't listed above please consider applying or contact the Communications Manager.
* Hideo Date
* Marn Vermuldir
* Dalarin Brenen
* Fudster
* Lucas Spellmeyer


== EVE University's Social Media presence ==
''Minimum requirements:''
* At minimum an EVE University Student.
* Applicants should be comfortable with working on their own initiative and at times having to stick to a deadline.
* Being able to work in tandem with your fellow Communications Officers leads to projects being completed easier and more efficiently.
* Posting on social media requires sticking to our [[Communications Policy|Uni Communications Policy]].
* Using the EVE Uni [[Discord]] for communication and taking part in projects is a must.


You are very welcome to check out our Social Media accounts and share and engage as much as you want to.
Contact the Manager via Discord if you are interested in applying!


You can find our Twitter account here [http://twitter.com/EVEUniversity http://twitter.com/EVEUniversity], where we post events, news and similar items of interest, as well as <s>smacktalk</s> engage in Light-Hearted Banter™ with other corporations & alliances. 
== EVE University's Social Media presence ==
 
You are very welcome to check out our social media accounts and share and engage as much as you want to.
We also have a [https://www.facebook.com/EveUniversity Facebook page], where you can find Event announcements as well.
 
== Contribute ==
 
Everyone can contribute to promoting [[EVE University]]. The simplest way of supporting us is by talking about your experience at [[EVE University]] and by guiding players on [https://wiki.eveuniversity.org/Applying_to_EVE_University|how to apply to the Uni].
 
=== Write for EVE University's blog ===
 
The best way to share your experience is to write for the [http://www.eveuniversity.org/ E-Uni blog]?
 
We welcome contributions from any capsuleer on any appropriate subject, including but not limited to:
* Player Stories (especially from newer capsuleers!)
* News of upcoming events
* Reports of recent events
* After-action reports of major E-UNI engagements
* Opinion pieces on aspects (or changes) to EVE Online may also be submitted, although these should be well-thought-out and insightful, and should state that you are writing as an individual and your opinions may not reflect those of EVE University.


Articles for the front page should
Many of the communication officers as well as other fellow Unistas are posting regularly on [https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/ r/eve on Reddit].
* stick to the point,
* use short paragraphs,
* may contain images,
* and must be properly spelled and grammaticized.


Members of the Comms Department will gladly help with meeting the criteria and making your post as shiny as possible.
Some classes and events are streamed to our [https://www.twitch.tv/eve_university Twitch] channel and as much as possible uploaded to our [https://www.youtube.com/@realeveuniversity YouTube] page. The EVE Uni Youtube serves as our primary social media platform.


To submit a post, simply write your text in your preferred text editor (ideally an easily accessible cloud solution like Google Docs) and share it with Hippla Tsero (preferably via any E-UNI Discord channel or Twitter). Do not worry about getting your spelling & grammar perfect, it will be corrected if any errors are found!
We do not currently maintain a Facebook, Instagram, blog or any other social media presence not listed above.


=== Make your own propaganda posters! ===
== Resources ==
We are providing a range of graphic and video material to get you started in case you want to incorporate it in contributions to EVE University promotion e.g. through streaming on Twitch (ideal for holding classes), YouTube content or other audiovisual content that we can use to promote EVE University as a corporation and to provide learning opportunities to capsuleers.


We will gladly accept images from graphic artists (and budding graphic artists) advertising EVE University.
* Selection of [[UniWiki:EVE University Graphics]] on our Wiki.
* The [[EVE University style guide]] can be used as a guideline in the creation of official Uni media.
* How to record or stream a class, fleet, event, ...: Visit our [[Recording and Streaming Guide]].


Feel free to send a forum PM to Hippla Tsero or reach out to us via [[Discord]].
== Freelance contribution ==
Everyone can contribute to promoting [[EVE University]]. The simplest way of supporting us is by talking about your experience in the Uni on any of the social media channels and by guiding players, helping them answer their questions and ideally lightly point them to [[Applying to EVE University|applying to the Uni]].


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=== Creating posters ===
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If you are interested in creating posters (For example: WW2 propaganda-derived works, so ubiquitous in EVE) but do not want to join the staff itself, feel free to give it a shot and reach out to us if you need any help or guidance.
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You can also reach out to any Communications Officer if you have questions about picture composition, which programs to use, tips and tricks, and so on. We would also be happy to host them in our [[UniWiki:EVE University Graphics|Graphics Library]] if the graphics can be used repeatedly.




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