Responsibilities

• Write stories about students, faculty, staff and alumni for University online and print publications
• Write press releases and media pitches for selected University and student-oriented events
• Write hometown news releases on student and faculty achievements
• Write and fact check Faculty Notables for the monthly Bear Briefings e-newsletter
• Work on media hits summaries for public relations reports
• Work with shooting and producing video for the web
• Assist with social media content as needed
• Work with the Marketing Communications team on other various projects as needed

Requirements

• The student writer must have excellent journalistic writing skills, interest in public relations and marketing, and knowledge of AP Style. Must be a self-starter with good communication and organizational skills. Must be dependable and able to meet deadlines.