Marketing Communications Student Writer

Mercer University; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 6,000 - 7,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer University seeks a Marketing Communications Student Writer to join the Marketing Communications team. The student writer will produce media news releases and other stories for the University's online and social platforms, writing about students, faculty, staff and alumni.

You will write hometown news releases on achievements, craft Faculty Notables for the Bear Briefings e-newsletter, and assist with video production and social media content while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Excellent journalistic writing skills and knowledge of AP Style.
• Must be a self-starter with good communication and organizational skills.
• Must be dependable and able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Write stories about students, faculty, staff and alumni for University publications.
• Write press releases and media pitches for events.
• Prepare hometown news releases on achievements.
• Write and fact check Faculty Notables for Bear Briefings.

Skills

Journalistic writing

AP Style

Self-starter

Deadline driven

Job description

Job Family and Details

Job Family: Student Regular Wage Department: Marketing Communications Supervisor: Andrea Honaker Job Title: Marketing Communications Student Writer

Job Description

The student writer will work with the Marketing Communications team to produce media news releases and other stories and content for the University's main online and social media platforms.

• 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

Mercer Student Employment - About Us

Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University. At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on-campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences. We believe that having an on-campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options. Moreover, on-campus jobs provide financial rewards.

Important Note: In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. You will not be allowed to begin work until the I-9 form has been completed and properly certified. The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph OR two of the following documents: a state driver's license, validated student ID card, original social security card, birth certificate.