Part-Time Job
Position start date: ASAP
Location: On Campus
Job Type: Part-Time
Hours per Week: 20 Hrs
Job Category: Public-Relations, Journalism
Counts for 399R credit? Yes
Counts for 496R credit? Yes, check hour requirement
Wage/Salary: DOE
Application Deadline: Not Listed
QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
● Ability to adapt quickly to new challenges
● Strong writing, editing and communication skills
● Aptitude for learning new things and self-directing
● College experience in public relations, journalism or a related field is preferred
● Experience with Microsoft Outlook and AP style preferred
● Experience in the arts is a plus
● Longevity preferred - commitment of at least two semesters (8-12 months)
DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES
● Help with creating monthly reports to track analytics (often on posted articles)
● Write news releases and features for the college and school/department websites
● Write short-form copy for newsletters, campaigns, and social media
● Create monthly reports for assigned beats
● Attend and report on college-sponsored events
● Interview college faculty, students and alumni
● Verify accuracy of facts, dates and statistics
● Work with supervisor on editing and preparing articles for publication
● Pitch story ideas for internal and external publication
● Upload articles and images onto the college and school/department websites
● Attend and participate in weekly meetings
● Collaborate on strategic projects
● Assist with other promotional items and college events as needed
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Include a cover letter, resume and three writing samples (at least two of the samples should be written in a journalistic style) with your application when you apply online at https://hrs.byu.edu/student-jobs-home. 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 the School of Music social media accounts.
SUPERVISOR CONTACT INFO
Ellie Smith - ellie.smith2@byu.edu
Camille Schirado - camille_schirado@byu.edu