Responsibilities

• Story Capture and Development: Devise concepts and pitch ideas for Texas Global newsroom stories and blog posts.
• Interview and record sources, capture related audio/video, and write stories about current students, alumni, research, and programs.
• Research story ideas and activities on campus pertaining to strategic geographic regions and initiatives.
• Monitor media on CSU sites across campus and other media outlets for story content.
• Writing, Content Creation, Publishing: Write, edit, proofread, and publish informative, engaging content for Texas Global website, related blogs, and forthcoming podcast and video channels.
• Interface with content management system to publish stories and blog posts on Texas Global web platforms.
• Solicit, obtain or capture, select, and edit photo and video assets to accompany written content.
• Editing and Support: Assist with coordination, approval, and editing of student blog content.
• Assist with other writing, content, and research projects as assigned.
• Assist with creation and implementation of marketing planning and campaigns.

Requirements

• Undergraduate student in good academic standing with ability to work 12-15 hours per week.
• Pursuing a degree with major coursework in journalism, English, creative writing, media/ communications or related field.
• One or more years of experience or coursework in writing, content creation, and publishing for the web.
• Proven communication skills in English, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Demonstrated ability to write concise, accurate, engaging, brand-appropriate content that adheres to AP Style, UT Editorial Style, and Texas Global Style.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Proficiency with Drupal, WordPress, Contentful, or other content management systems.
• Strong cross-cultural competency; ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with international students, faculty, staff, alumni, and external contacts.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and highly organized; ability to multitask, take direction or work independently as needed.
• Ability to accept and integrate constructive criticism into writing, editing and production practices.
• Positive attitude and collaborative instincts.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred

• Two or more years of experience or coursework in writing and publishing for the web
• Additional work experience in communications, interviewing, sound recording or podcast production
• Knowledge of basic principles of SEO and/or web content best practices, blog and social media best practices
• Familiarity with AP Style and/or other style guides
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop for resizing and manipulating photo images; Audition for editing sound)
• Previous experience in Asana or other project management platform
• Previous experience in Box or other file storage/sharing platform
• Experience working with international populations or living abroad; foreign language proficiency a plus