Student Writer

Job Summary/Basic Function

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 include: - 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. After a period of time, the pool will expire and applicants will be notified

Required Qualifications

Qualified candidate 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

Seeking applicants who have: - 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