Student Community Outreach Writer

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Auburn University Outreach is seeking an undergraduate Student Outreach Community Writer to support communications and marketing by researching, writing and promoting stories that illustrate the impact of Auburn University's outreach and service initiatives across Alabama and beyond.

This role will work with the Communications and Marketing team to craft content for news articles, features, newsletters, publications and social media, while meeting deadlines and juggling multiple writing projects.

Qualifications

• Complete research and gather information.
• Great written communication skills.
• Experience with social media.

Responsibilities

• Research, interview and gather information for news stories, feature articles and community impact stories.
• Write engaging content that communicates Auburn Outreach's mission, programs, partnerships and impact.
• Draft and edit copy for communications.
• Proofread content for grammar, spelling, accuracy, consistency and Auburn AP style.
• Assist with the creation of social media content and promotional messaging.
• Attend Outreach events as needed to gather information, conduct interviews and develop content.
• Collaborate with Outreach staff, faculty, students and community partners to identify story opportunities.
• Contribute creative ideas to support communications campaigns and storytelling efforts.
• Meet assigned deadlines and manage multiple writing projects simultaneously.

Skills

Great written communication

Social media experience

Research and information gathering

Education

Enrolled student at Auburn University

Job description

Overview

Auburn University Outreach is seeking a creative, motivated and detail-oriented undergraduate student to serve as an Student Outreach Community Writer. This student position will support the division's communications and marketing efforts by researching, writing and promoting stories that highlight the impact of Auburn University's outreach, engagement and service initiatives across Alabama and beyond.

The Outreach Community Writer will work closely with the Communications and Marketing team to create compelling content for news articles, feature stories, newsletters, publicationsand social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Research,interviewand gather information for news stories, featurearticlesand community impact stories.
• Write engaging content that communicates Auburn Outreach's mission, programs,partnershipsand impact.
• Draft and editcopyfor communications.
• Proofread content for grammar, spelling, accuracy,consistencyand Auburn AP style.
• Assistwith the creation of social media content and promotional messaging.
• Attend Outreach events as needed to gather information, conductinterviewsand develop content.
• Collaborate with Outreach staff, faculty,studentsand community partners toidentifystory and spotlight opportunities.
• Contribute creative ideas to support communications campaigns and storytelling efforts.
• Meet assigned deadlines and manage multiple writing projects simultaneously.

Qualifications

Enrolled student at Auburn University

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Complete research and gather information.
• Great written communication skills.
• Experience with social media.

Why Work at Auburn?

Why should YOU consider student employment at Auburn University?

• Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals.
• Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors.
• Make a difference!Have the satisfaction of knowing YOU are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.

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