Part-Time Internship
Position start date: April 28th or later
Location: Provo, UT
Job Type: Part-Time
Hours per Week: 20+
Job Category: Journalism, Public Relations, General Communications, Digital Media
Counts for 399R credit? Yes
Counts for 496R credit? Yes, check hour requirement
Wage/Salary: $15+ DOE
Application Deadline: April 22nd
QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
- Have excellent writing skills (inverted pyramid writing preferred).
- Have strong interpersonal and interviewing skills.
- Have completed PR, journalism, or editing courses (preferred).
- Be familiar with AP style and/or Chicago style.
- Have the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Be self-motivated, creative, and interested in business.
DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES
- The award-winning marketing, communications, and technology team at the BYU Marriott School of Business is looking for students with excellent writing skills to join its team of writers for spring/summer 2025 and/or fall 2025.
- Students will not just be given assignments, they will be mentored one-on-one with seasoned communications professionals. They will have the opportunity to connect with inspiring faculty, students, alumni, and other friends of the school to tell stories through their writing and create a portfolio of work to showcase for future employers.
- Shifts are customizable, as students are allowed to create a personalized schedule during weekday work hours that is compatible with class schedules.
- Daily responsibilities include writing and editing stories that are shared across a wide variety of media outlets (news articles, newsletters, annual reports, Marriott Alumni Magazine, and social media) as well as advising on content for digital channels.
- This is the perfect position for dynamic students looking for hands-on communications experience (can count for PR/journalism internship credit). Prospective candidates should be enthusiastic, organized, and creative self-starters who are looking to grow in a fun and collaborative communications environment.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Though the application deadline is April 22, review and interview of applicants will begin immediately. Apply through the BYU Student Employment Portal or send an email to marriottwriter@byu.edu. Please submit a résumé, cover letter, and three writing samples
COMPANY NAME AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION
The BYU Marriott School of Business aspires to transform the world through Christlike leadership by developing leaders of faith, intellect, and character. Named for benefactors J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott, the school is located at Brigham Young University. BYU Marriott has four graduate and nine undergraduate programs with an enrollment of approximately 3,800 students.
SUPERVISOR CONTACT INFO
Stephanie Bentley
marriottwriter@byu.edu
801-422-7696