Student Writer
The University of Georgia (UGA), chartered in 1785, is the birthplace of public higher education in America and Georgia’s flagship university. Located in Athens—approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta—UGA enrolls over 41,000 students across 19 schools and colleges, including a newly established School of Medicine.
About the role
The student writer will work in the Office of Marketing and Communications (OMC) within the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), assisting in the dissemination of news and information about the college to the campus and news media. This position offers the opportunity to develop internal announcements within CAES and UGA Cooperative Extension, review and creatively adapt research publications to produce clear, engaging, and accessible content for a general audience. Writing will be shared across multiple channels, including the CAES Field Report, Almanac magazine, and other CAES and UGA communication platforms.
The ideal candidate is available to work 10–15 hours per week. Hours are flexible and will be structured around class schedules and deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Produce several stories per month for web distribution, highlighting faculty publications, news, and events
- Occasionally attend and cover college events
- Interview faculty, staff, and students
- Assist with other communication- and marketing-related projects
- Create relevant and engaging content based on topics as assigned and pitched
- Work with the OMC team to generate ideas for new content topics
- Meet regular story submission deadlines
- Perform other related duties on an as-needed basis, and per interests/experience
Requirements
- Strong writing and research skills
- Competent in Microsoft Office and willing to learn and use Asana for project management
- Knowledge of correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation
- Knowledge of AP writing style
- Normal computer work and occasional driving
Preferred qualifications
- Previous experience reporting for a newspaper, broadcast, radio, online, or other media outlet
- Students with experience studying or working in agricultural communication, communications, journalism, media studies, marketing, public relations, or English