Copywriting Student Assistant

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel is hiring motivated, dependable, and team-orientated individuals for roles that advance UGA's mission of Public Service and Outreach. The Georgia Center, located on campus across from Stegeman Coliseum, is the campus hub for non‑credit professional and continuing education courses and home of the on‑campus hotel. Location: Athens Area.

Employment Type: Employee. Advertised Salary: 14.30/hr or commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is a current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, English, Marketing, or a related field.
• Candidates should possess strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, attention to detail, and adapt content for different audiences and platforms.
• Familiarity with AP Style, WordPress, social media, or digital communications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Georgia Center's Marketing and Communications team in creating written content supporting marketing, PR, and storytelling efforts.
• Identify storytelling opportunities, gather information from stakeholders, conduct interviews, and develop content for multiple channels (news, features, press releases, website copy, emails, social media, marketing materials).
• Assist with fact-checking, editing, and ensuring content aligns with Georgia Center brand standards and messaging.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Proofreading

AP Style

WordPress

Social media

Digital communications

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, English, Marketing, or related field

Tools

WordPress

Job description

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel is hiring motivated, dependable, and team-orientated individuals for jobs that advance UGA's mission of Public Service and Outreach. The Georgia Center, located on campus across from Stegeman Coliseum, is the campus hub for the development and administration of non-credit professional and continuing education courses as well as home of the only on-campus hotel.

Location: Athens Area

Employment Type: Employee

Advertised Salary: 14.30/hr or commensurate with experience

Duties/Responsibilities

This position is designed to assist the Georgia Center's Marketing and Communications team in creating written content that supports the Georgia Center's marketing, public relations, and storytelling efforts. The Copywriting Student Assistant will collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team to research, write, edit, and proofread content that highlights the Georgia Center's programs, services, events, and impact. This role provides hands‑on experience in professional writing, content creation, and strategic communications while contributing to a variety of marketing and public relations projects.

The student assistant will help identify storytelling opportunities, gather information from stakeholders, conduct interviews, and develop content for a variety of channels, including news stories, feature articles, press releases, website copy, email campaigns, social media, and marketing materials. They will assist with fact‑checking, editing, and ensuring content aligns with Georgia Center brand standards and messaging. The position may also support website updates, content organization, annual reports, and other communications projects as needed.

The ideal candidate is a current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, English, Marketing, or a related field. Candidates should possess strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, attention to detail, and adapt content for different audiences and platforms. Familiarity with AP Style, WordPress, social media, or digital communications is preferred. This position offers valuable experience in marketing communications, public relations, and storytelling while helping advance the Georgia Center's mission and impact across the state.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.