Student Writer

About the Role

Marketing & Communications at Weber State University seeks a Weber State University 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

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

This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available.

Requirements

• Must be a junior or senior majoring in communication, English, professional sales, or marketing and be in good academic standing
• Must be able to operate a personal computer

Preferred Qualifications

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

Pay

Hourly pay rate: $12.00

Schedule

• Hours per week: 12-15

Background check required as a condition of employment.