Seeking a degree in English, communications, humanities, or related field. Editing experience preferred.
Description:
Part-time student writer for the College of Humanities. Aid the communications manager in writing, editing, and promoting the College of Humanities news and events.
Essential functions:
Write news articles for the college website and magazine
Attend and report on college-sponsored events
Analyze and craft tailored messages based on audience and context
Interview college faculty, students, and alumni
Verify accuracy of facts, dates, and statistics
Work with supervisor on editing and preparing articles for publication
Upload articles and images onto the college website
Assist with other promotional items and college events as needed
Qualifications:
Superior writing, editing, and communicating skills; aptitude for learning new things; and self-directed
Ability to manage projects with very little help; must be responsible and resourceful, take ownership of work, and possess problem-solving skills
Must be self-motivated, punctual, and deadline-driven
Ability to work in a team environment
Must be dependable, follow through on projects to completion, and also remain flexible during the process
Must possess maturity and the ability to work with directors and department heads
College experience in writing, public relations, journalism, or a related field is preferred.
Experience in WordPress a plus
Must have regular and consistent attendance at scheduled shift.
Application Instructions:
Email the following items to hum-prassistant@byu.edu.
a résumé
cover letter
three writing samples (at least one of the samples should be written in a journalistic style, at least one of the samples should demonstrate creativity)
class schedule for Fall 2017 & hours you are available to work
Recent Comments