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Student Writer

Weber State University Department of Automotive Technology, Ogden, UT, United States


Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, 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: Alternate work schedule

Pay Grade: Salary

Hourly Pay Rate: $12.00

FLSA:

Job Summary/Basic Function

Marketing & Communications at Weber State University seeks a Weber State University 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

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

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

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

Notes to Applicants

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 being considered for video editing assignments, please include links to digital projects you’ve created.

If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.

The screening of applicants will begin immediately.

Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.

Posting Details: Job Open Date 04/07/2026; Review Date 04/09/2026; Job Close Date 07/07/2026; Open Until Filled.

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