Content Writer

Join Dixie Technical College and make a real difference for students and our community. As our Content Writer/Journalist, you will find and tell the stories of our students, alumni, employees, programs, and employer partners through articles, press releases, social media, website content, and video. If you love writing, interviewing people, and sharing stories that matter, we'd love to have you on the team.

POSITION SUMMARY:
In this part-time Content Writer/Journalist role on our Marketing & Communications team, you will create engaging writing and video content for social media, the Dixie Tech website, email, video, and local and regional media. You will report to the Marketing Director and work daily with the marketing team. You will also interact regularly with students, alumni, employees, employers, and community partners for interviews and events, and occasionally with local media. Every story you write as our content writer and journalist helps future students see what is possible at Dixie Tech. This position is on campus only in St. George, Utah.

PAY AND HOURS:

Pay: $24 per hour

Part-time, up to 28 hours per week

No benefits are provided beyond the hourly pay

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Writing and Storytelling

Find and develop stories from across Dixie Technical College

Interview students, alumni, employees, employers, and community partners

Write articles, news stories, and press releases for distribution to local and regional media

Write social media posts, website content, emails, and video scripts

Video and Events

Conduct and participate in on-camera interviews

Assist with short-form video and social media content

Cover College events and activities

Teamwork and Policies

Work with the Marketing & Communications team to develop engaging content

Edit and proofread content for accuracy, clarity, and consistency

Comply with Dixie Tech policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Writing and Storytelling

Excellent writing, editing, interviewing, and storytelling skills

Ability to write professional news articles and press releases for media distribution

Creative, curious, and able to identify good stories

Understanding of social media and digital content

Communication and Organization

Comfortable speaking and interviewing people on camera

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while covering campus events and interviews

Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and climb stairs

Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods

Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds

Employment is subject to a criminal background check and drug testing. Dixie Tech is an equal opportunity employer.

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