Part-Time
Position start date: ASAP
Location: BYU Campus
Job Type: Part-time
Hours per Week: 20
Job Category: PR, Journalism
This is a Non-Student Position We Encourage Recent Grads and Alumni to Apply
Wage/Salary: Hourly, depending on experience
Application Deadline: Not Listed
QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
Required:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Education/Experience
Related Experience
Additional Qualifications:
PR or journalism writing and editing experience
Well-developed organizational, communication and writing skills
Project management skills: ability to forecast, assign projects, create deadlines, and follow up
Ability to work well with others and feel comfortable speaking in front of a group
Excellent time management
Strong attention to detail
Proficient in database and spreadsheet software (Word, Excel, Google Drive)
History of meeting deadlines
Ability to work with people at all levels of an organization
Preferred skills, abilities, knowledge:
Management experience
Familiarity with Brightspot or other web publishing platform
Experience with project management systems such as Basecamp or Slack
Knowledge of AP style
Knowledge of email newsletter programs, specifically MailChimp
Experience with design programs, specifically Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
Longevity preferred - commitment of at least two semesters (8-12 months)
DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES
Do you enjoy storytelling working in a dynamic setting? This job is ideal for an individual who wants PR agency experience in a university setting. We are looking for an organized, self-driven individual to coordinate strategy, work with clients and lead the External Relations editorial team for the College of Fine Arts and Communications.
What you’ll do in this position:
Manage student employees in the External Relations office
Assist the editorial team with projects such as news releases and feature stories for the college’s academic units
Edit all content produced by the editorial team
Pitch college stories to university entities, specifically University Communications and BYU Magazine
Track coverage (media clips/placements) across local and national news platforms and outlets
Help with creating monthly reports to track analytics
Other Responsibilities:
Participate in alumni outreach and donor relations
Oversee the creation and distribution of monthly newsletters for faculty, staff, students and alumni
Assist in developing and carrying out strategies to promote events, performances and units within the college
Coordinate on college campaigns focused on identity (Arts@BYU), experiential learning (#ExperienceCFAC) and faith-based creation (Faith + Works)
Aid the Assistant Dean in developing coordination, communication and information processes between the college and its internal units
Assist with managing and messaging for communication with key publics
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Apply Here: https://byu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/byu-careers/job/Provo-UT/Office-Specializations-Assistant-1_JR-4376
Include a cover letter, résumé and three writing samples (at least two of the samples should be written in a journalistic style) when you apply online. Applications without these items included will not be considered.
COMPANY NAME AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION
The award-winning College of Fine Arts and Communications’ External Relations team writes all of the event press releases, assists in marketing production, creates and supports all websites, works on campaigns relating to the college and university and assists the college’s dean. The team also manages and oversees the college’s social media pages, as well as the School of Communications, Department of Dance, Department of Theatre and Media Arts and School of Music social media accounts.
cfac.byu.edu
SUPERVISOR CONTACT INFO
Schirado, Camille
Project Supervisor
camille_schirado@byu.edu