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Marketing Communications Student Writer

Mercer University · Multiple locations ·

Pay:
$11 per hour
Job type:
Full Time

Job Family:
Student Regular Wage
Department:
Marketing Communications
Supervisor:
Andrea Honaker
Job Title:
Marketing Communications Student Writer
Job Description:
The student writer will work with the Marketing Communications team to produce media news releases and other stories and content for the University’s main online and social media platforms.
The student writer will:
Write stories about students, faculty, staff and alumni for University online and print publications
Write press releases and media pitches for selected University and student-oriented events
Write hometown news releases on student and faculty achievements
Write and fact check Faculty Notables for the monthly Bear Briefings e-newsletter
Work on media hits summaries for public relations reports
Work with shooting and producing video for the web
Assist with social media content as needed
Work with the Marketing Communications team on other various projects as needed
Requirements:
The student writer must have excellent journalistic writing skills, interest in public relations and marketing, and knowledge of AP Style. Must be a self-starter with good communication and organizational skills. Must be dependable and able to meet deadlines.
Pay Rate: $11 per hour
Scheduled Hours:
10
Start Date:
09/1/2026
End Date:
04/30/2027

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