Student Writer Job at Weber State University Department of Automotive Technology

Overview

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WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, as required by law and university policy. (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title: Student Writer
Requisition Number: H00045P
Position Category: Hourly/Work Study
Campus Location: Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week: 12-15
Months per year: not specified
Alternate work schedule

Pay Grade: Salary Hourly
Pay Rate: $12.00
FLSA

Job Summary / Responsibilities

• Marketing & Communications at Weber State University seeks a junior or senior student majoring in communication, English, professional sales or marketing to assist the department’s writers and public relations director. This experience can count as a paid internship.
• Responsibilities Include
• Writing and researching press releases
• General writing, editing, and proofreading as assigned
• Writing for the Web using a content management system
• Supporting the university’s social media efforts
• Other office duties as assigned
• This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire and applicants will be notified

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• Qualified candidate must be a junior or senior majoring in communication, English, professional sales or marketing and be in good academic standing. Must be able to operate a personal computer.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good work habits
• Able to represent Weber State University and Marketing & Communications in a professional manner
• Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to take direction
• Ability to demonstrate professional writing skills
• Academic or professional experience in one or more of the following areas: editing, writing for websites, journalism, social media, video production, public relations, marketing, content management

Background & Posting Details

• Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.
• Background Check? Yes
• Job Open Date: 10/02/2025
• Review Date: 10/04/2025
• Job Close Date: 01/31/2026
• Open Until Filled
• Note: This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire and applicants will be notified

Application Process

Notes to Applicant: To apply, complete the online application, attach a resume, and a cover letter. Applicants are encouraged to include three writing samples showing the range of their written communication skills. If interested in video editing assignments, please include links to digital projects you’ve created. If hired, you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work. The screening of applicants will begin immediately. Due to ACA, individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as hourly or adjunct for six months.

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