Student Writer & Content Editor

Utah Valley University; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Valley University’s Smith College of Engineering & Technology seeks a Student Writer to support marketing and communications by writing and editing content for college audiences, including feature stories and interviews. You will work with faculty, staff, students, and the marketing team to create content for websites, emails, newsletters, and social media.

Current UVU students in English, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or Marketing with sample work are preferred; AP style

Qualifications

• Current UVU student pursuing a degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong writing and editing experience through coursework, student media, internships, employment, or other projects.
• Experience conducting interviews or writing feature/news-style articles.
• Familiarity with AP style preferred.
• Writing samples or portfolio demonstrating strong written communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research, interview, and write feature stories, news articles, and other content highlighting SCET students, faculty, programs, events, initiatives, and accomplishments.
• Edit and proofread articles, web content, emails, promotional materials, and other communications to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and adherence to established style guidelines.
• Develop and revise content for marketing materials, websites, social media, newsletters, and other internal and external communication channels.
• Conduct interviews, perform research, verify information, and gather content to support communication and marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and marketing team members to identify and develop compelling stories and content opportunities.
• Provide general communications support, including fact-checking, content review, project coordination, and other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

AP style familiarity

Interviewing

Research skills

Time management

Education

Current UVU student in English/Communications/Journalism/Public Relations/Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Utah Valley University’s Smith College of Engineering & Technology seeks a Student Writer to support marketing and communications by writing and editing content for college audiences, including feature stories and interviews. You will work with faculty, staff, students, and the marketing team to create content for websites, emails, newsletters, and social media.

Current UVU students in English, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or Marketing with sample work are preferred; AP style