Part-Time Student Writer - Flexible Hours, Campus Stories

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Student Writer to join the Office of Marketing and Communications in the CAES-Comm & Marketing team. The role focuses on crafting content, highlighting faculty work, news and events for web distribution, and supporting college communications efforts.

The ideal candidate has strong writing and research skills, familiarity with AP style, and is comfortable using Microsoft Office. The position offers flexible hours (10–15 hours per week) and is based in Athens.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and research skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office; willing to learn Asana for project management.
• Knowledge of correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Knowledge of AP writing style.

Responsibilities

• Produce several stories per month for web distribution highlighting faculty publications, news and events.
• Occasionally attend and cover college events.
• Interview faculty, staff and students.
• Assist with other communication- and marketing-related projects.
• Create relevant and engaging content on assigned topics based on pitches.
• Work with the OMC team to generate ideas for new content topics.
• Meet regular story submission deadlines.
• Other related duties on an as-needed basis.

Skills

Strong writing

Research skills

AP writing style

Tools

Microsoft Office

Asana

Job description

The University of Georgia is seeking a Student Writer to join the Office of Marketing and Communications in the CAES-Comm & Marketing team. The role focuses on crafting content, highlighting faculty work, news and events for web distribution, and supporting college communications efforts.

The ideal candidate has strong writing and research skills, familiarity with AP style, and is comfortable using Microsoft Office. The position offers flexible hours (10–15 hours per week) and is based in Athens.