Student Writer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Weber State University seeks a junior or senior student to join Marketing & Communications as a Student Writer. The role supports department writers and the PR director and counts as a paid internship.

Based in Weber State University - Ogden, UT, this 12–15 hours/week position offers practical writing exposure, including press releases, web content, and social media support while you complete your studies.

Qualifications

• 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

Proofreading

Content management

Social media

Tools

Content Management System

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 FLSA Job Summary/Basic Function

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 Include

• 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

Seeking applicants who have:

• 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

Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 09/18/2026 Review Date 09/20/2026 Job Close Date 12/04/2026 Open Until Filled