Brigham Young University
Senior Writer/Editor (part-time/20 hrs per week)
Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, us, 84605
Brigham Young University (BYU) is seeking a Senior Writer/Editor to work on releases and features for BYU OnStage and the six academic units within the college (Art, Communications, Dance, Design, Music, Theatre & Media Arts). The ideal candidate will have a passion for writing and the arts, and experience in public relations, journalism, or a related field.
The Senior Writer/Editor will be responsible for creating monthly reports, writing news releases and features, and uploading articles and images onto the college and school/department websites. They will also attend and report on college-sponsored events, interview faculty, students, and alumni, and verify the accuracy of facts, dates, and statistics.
Responsibilities
Help with creating monthly reports to track analytics Write news releases and features for the college and school/department websites Write short form copies for newsletters, campaigns and social media Create monthly reports for assigned beats Attend and report on college-sponsored events Interview college faculty, students and alumni Verify accuracy of facts, dates and statistics Work with supervisor on editing and preparing articles for publication Pitch story ideas for internal and external publication Upload articles and images onto the college and school/department websites Attend and participate in weekly meetings Collaborate on strategic projects Assist with other promotional items and college events as needed Qualifications
A firm commitment to the mission of BYU Ability to adapt quickly to new challenges Strong writing, editing and communication skills Aptitude for learning new things and self-directing College experience in public relations, journalism or a related field is preferred Experience with Microsoft Outlook and AP style preferred Experience in the arts is a plus Longevity preferred - commitment of at least two semesters (8-12 months) What We Offer
Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household Access to the library Free on-campus parking Free UTA pass Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Help with creating monthly reports to track analytics Write news releases and features for the college and school/department websites Write short form copies for newsletters, campaigns and social media Create monthly reports for assigned beats Attend and report on college-sponsored events Interview college faculty, students and alumni Verify accuracy of facts, dates and statistics Work with supervisor on editing and preparing articles for publication Pitch story ideas for internal and external publication Upload articles and images onto the college and school/department websites Attend and participate in weekly meetings Collaborate on strategic projects Assist with other promotional items and college events as needed Qualifications
A firm commitment to the mission of BYU Ability to adapt quickly to new challenges Strong writing, editing and communication skills Aptitude for learning new things and self-directing College experience in public relations, journalism or a related field is preferred Experience with Microsoft Outlook and AP style preferred Experience in the arts is a plus Longevity preferred - commitment of at least two semesters (8-12 months) What We Offer
Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household Access to the library Free on-campus parking Free UTA pass Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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