Student Writer
Weber State University
- Ogden, UT
- Training
- Full-time
Requisition Number H00045P
Position Category Hourly/Work Study
Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week 12-15
Months per year
Alternate work schedule
Pay Grade
Salary
Hourly Pay Rate $12.00
FLSA
Job Summary/Basic FunctionMarketing & 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 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 QualificationsQualified 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 QualificationsSeeking 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
Background Check? YesPosting Detail InformationJob Open Date 04/05/2024
Review Date 04/07/2024
Job Close Date 05/05/2024
Open Until Filled
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Notes to ApplicantTo apply, complete the online application, attach a resume, and a cover letter.Applicants are encouraged to include three writing samples showing the range of their written communication skills.If interested in being considered for video editing assignments, please include links to digital projects you've created.If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.The screening of applicants will begin immediately.Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.**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 notifiedADA Essential Job FunctionADA Essential Job FunctionPhysical Activity of this position Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.
Physical Requirements of this position Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.