Responsibilities

• Editorial content writing
• - Research, write, and edit editorial content of varying lengths for Nevada Today, e-newsletters, the annual report, and other digital or print publications.
• - Conduct professional interviews to gather quotes and context; identify multimedia elements (photos or videos) to strengthen stories.
• - Apply AP style and follow brand guidelines to ensure clarity, accuracy, and a consistent voice.
• - Draft scripts for multimedia pieces based on recorded interviews.
• Web/social media content and reporting
• - Learn and use technical system ( CMS ) to upload stories to Nevada Today; includes required training and shadowing.
• - Learn and use technical system ( Emma ) to prepare and publish e-newsletters.
• - Pull monthly analytics reports on digital engagement and readership.
• - Draft captions, repurpose stories into web content , and help develop social media posts.

Requirements

• Candidate must be a student of the University of Nevada, Reno.
• Candidate must have strong writing and editing skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Candidate must have the ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Candidate must have excellent communication skills and maintain professionalism with highly motivated donors and alumni.
• Candidate must have a proactive attitude, be flexible and able to adapt to last-minute requests or changes.

Preferred

• Knowledge of/interest in the School of Medicine, research, and related health care fields.
• Preferred majors include Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or related fields.
• Preference given to students in Junior or Senior years of study