University Communications Writer/Edtior (full-time)
University Communications
Duties:
Writing - Write press releases, articles for the weekly employee newsletter, and content for brochures and Web sites.
Editing - Ability to think through articles and content to find inherent flaws and other errors.
Management - Manage and mentor a staff of writers and editors, plan content for the weekly newsletter, distribute/pitch press releases to media outlets.
Public Relations - Represent BYU-Idaho to the campus community as well as off-campus audiences.
Requirements:
- This position is for a student off-track in Winter 2010
- Prefer junior or senior majoring in Public Relations or Journalism
- Strong writing background REQUIRED
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage several tasks at once and work with limited supervision
- Prior experience working in a newsroom or in public relations REQUIRED. (Classroom-only experience does not qualify)
- Knowledge of AP style
- Web experience helpful
- Able to take constructive feedback and learn from it
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Beginning Date:
Jan 1, 2010
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Approximate Hours/Week:
40
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Hourly Wage:
$7.50
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Work Schedule:
8-5 M-F
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Application Instructions:
Only applicants meeting the above criteria will be considered. Send cover letter and resume to Andy Cargal at cargala@byui.edu. If we are interested, we will request a portfolio. Thank you.