Student Writer

Student Writer – Weber State University, Ogden, UT. Hours: 12‑15 per week, up to 12 months per year, alternate work schedule. Hourly pay rate $12.00. This is a pooled position; applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available.

Job Summary

Marketing & Communications at Weber State University seeks a junior or senior student majoring in communication, English, professional sales, or marketing to assist the department’s writers and public relations director. This experience can count as a paid internship.

Responsibilities

• Write and research press releases
• General writing, editing, and proofreading as assigned
• Write for the Web using a content management system
• Support the university’s social media efforts
• Other office duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Junior or senior majoring in communication, English, professional sales, or marketing
• In good academic standing
• Ability to operate a personal computer

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail
• Good work habits
• Ability to represent Weber State University and Marketing & Communications in a professional manner
• Good interpersonal skills and willingness to take direction
• Demonstrated professional writing skills
• Academic or professional experience in editing, writing for websites, journalism, social media, video production, public relations, marketing, or content management