Student Writer

Weber State University Department of Automotive Technology; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Weber State University Marketing & Communications seeks a junior or senior student majoring in communication, English, professional sales or marketing to assist the department's writers and public relations director. This experience can count as a paid internship.

The role includes writing and researching press releases, general writing, editing, proofreading, web content creation with a CMS, and supporting the university's social media efforts.

Qualifications

• Required: junior or senior majoring in communication, English, professional sales or marketing and in good academic standing.
• Must be able to operate a personal computer.

Responsibilities

• Writing and researching press releases
• General writing, editing, and proofreading as assigned
• Writing for the Web using a content management system
• Supporting the university's social media efforts
• Other office duties as assigned

Skills

Writing

Editing

CMS

Social media

Communication

Education

Pursuing BA in Communications/English/Marketing

Job description

WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title Student Writer

Requisition Number H00045P

Position Category Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week 12-15

Months per year Alternate work schedule

Pay Grade Salary Hourly Pay Rate $12.00

Marketing & Communications at Weber State University seeks a Weber State University junior or senior student majoring in communication, English, professional sales or marketing to assist the department's writers and public relations director. This experience can count as a paid internship.

Responsibilities

• Writing and researching press releases
• General writing, editing, and proofreading as assigned
• Writing for the Web using a content management system
• Supporting the university's social media efforts
• Other office duties as assigned

• This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire and applicants will be notified

Required Qualifications

Qualified candidate must be a junior or senior majoring in communication, English, professional sales or marketing and be in good academic standing. Must be able to operate a personal computer.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail
• Good work habits
• Able to represent Weber State University and Marketing & Communications in a professional manner
• Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to take direction
• Ability to demonstrate professional writing skills
• Academic or professional experience in one or more of the following areas: editing, writing for websites, journalism, social media, video production, public relations, marketing, content management

Background Check? Yes

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 08/10/2026

Review Date 08/12/2026

Job Close Date 09/10/2026

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/3625

• This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire and applicants will be notified