What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Writer position at Weber State University?
Position Details
WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title
Student Writer
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 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
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
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?
Yes
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
04/05/2024
Review Date
04/07/2024
Job Close Date
05/10/2025
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/3625
Notes to Applicant
To 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 notified
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 notified
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical 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.
Salary : $12
