Student Writer

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University’s Office of Communications and Marketing is seeking a talented student writer to gain real-world experience. You will research and write university-level stories, working alongside professionals in a busy communications and marketing office.

You will interview people across campus and craft news, research, and feature pieces for Auburn’s website and print/digital publications, contributing to stories about groundbreaking research, academics, student life, and Auburn traditions.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Major in journalism, communications, public relations, English, marketing or related.

Responsibilities

• Interview people from across campus
• Write news, research and feature stories for Auburn’s website, and print and digital publications
• Help tell stories about groundbreaking research, academics, the student experience and Auburn traditions
• Attend and write about events happening around campus
• Work with photographers, designers and communicators to bring stories to life
• Pitch your own ideas
• Learn what it’s like to work in a communications and marketing office

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Education

Enrolled student at Auburn University

Job description

Overview

Auburn University’s Office of Communications and Marketing is looking for a talented student writer. In this role, you’ll gain real-world experience, research and write university-level stories, and work alongside communications and marketing professionals every day.

Responsibilities

• Interview people from across campus
• Write news, research and feature stories for Auburn’s website, and print and digital publications
• Help tell stories about groundbreaking research, academics, the student experience and Auburn traditions
• Attend and write about events happening around campus
• Work with photographers, designers and communicators to bring stories to life
• Pitch your own ideas
• Learn what it’s like to work in a communications and marketing office

Qualifications

Enrolled student at Auburn University

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Major in journalism, communications, public relations, English, marketing or related

Desired qualifications

• Passion for storytelling
• Inquisitive and enjoys interviewing students, faculty, staff and alumni
• Pays attention to the details
• Ability to take direction and constructive criticism
• Enjoys working and contributing as part of a collaborative team

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.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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