Job Description

Application Instructions:

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Job Family:

Student Regular Wage

Department:

Marketing Communications

Supervisor:

Andrea Honaker

Job Title:

Marketing Communications Student Writer

• Write stories about students, faculty, staff and alumni for University online and print publications
• Write press releases and media pitches for selected University and student-oriented events
• Write hometown news releases on student and faculty achievements
• Write and fact check Faculty Notables for the monthly Bear Briefings e-newsletter
• Work on media hits summaries for public relations reports
• Work with shooting and producing video for the web
• Assist with social media content as needed
• Work with the Marketing Communications team on other various projects as needed

Requirements:
The student writer must have excellent journalistic writing skills, interest in public relations and marketing, and knowledge of AP Style. Must be a self-starter with good communication and organizational skills. Must be dependable and able to meet deadlines.

Pay Rate: $11 per hour

Scheduled Hours:

10

Start Date:

09/1/2026

End Date:

04/30/2027