Responsibilities

• Identify and collect impactful stories from students, alumni, faculty, and collaborator organizations
• Conduct interviews and additional research to develop engaging narratives
• Craft story pitches and press releases
• Develop content for website articles and potential external publishing entities
• Maintain clean and precise organization across all aspects of work

Requirements

• Excellent written communication and editing skills
• Ability to transform complex information into clear, engaging stories for media, stakeholders, and public audiences
• Adept proficiency in crafting compelling story pitches
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with BYU faculty and other team members
• Ability to navigate and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to meet deadlines
• Passion for social impact and the mission of the Ballard Center

Preferred

• Experience in PR, journalism, communications, or marketing is preferred

Benefits

• Paid semesterly team bonding activities
• More Ballard Center swag the longer you work here, including sweatshirts, hats, picnic blankets, and more
• Set a goal for your career growth and get paid 10 hours per semester to achieve that goal, whether it be reading a leadership book, taking a LinkedIn learning class, or learning a new skill
• Semesterly raises
• Résumé building
• Access to a career team that meets with you one-on-one to discuss your post-graduation goals and help you get a job, including:
• A free career class
• Job postings before they go public
• In-house professional career coaches
• Be highly sought-after post-graduation as an esteemed Ballard Center participant