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BYU Student employment currently has several writing jobs posted. Some student jobs can qualify for internship credit. Talk to the internship coordinator to learn more and check out these great writing jobs.

Student jobs posted at https://yjobs.byu.edu/.

Search using the job title or Job ID to learn more and to apply.

Writer and Communications Student Lead

  • Job ID: 121543
  • Start date: 03/22/2023
  • Hourly Wage: $13.00 to $15.00

Description: 

Are you a good writer, able to adjust your style to any given audience? Are you a stickler for grammar? Are you a wiz at Powerpoint? Do you enjoy the challenge of making technical information understandable to anyone? Do you work well with a team and on your own? Then this job is for you! Ideal for Communications, English, or related majors.  

BYU’s Program Granite is looking for a Change Communications Lead Student to assist with writing and editing articles, newsletters, video scripts, as well as assisting with many other aspects of the program.  

Website Content Writer (College of Education)

  • Job ID: 121476
  • Hourly Wage: $12.00 to $14.00

Looking for a student with strong writing skills. An individual who is also tech-savvy and detail-oriented. 20 hours is preferred, however, 15 hours a week is the minimum.

Skill needed:

  • High attention to detail
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Technical writing
  • Creative writing
  • Research experience is also a plus

College of Engineering News Writer

  • Job ID: 121010
  • Hourly Wage: DOE

Position summary: As the News Writer for the Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering, you will anxiously uncover news and "happenings" within the College to create written content for the College and its associated departments' websites. In this position, you will be part of a communications team and report to the Communications Manager.

Primary duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Creating eye-catching and relevant news stories for the College website 
  • Managing and pursuing news lead submissions 
  • Helping maintain website content including articles, College information, and events 
  • Managing website article analytics 
  • Researching and interviewing
  • Gathering visual content or working with design team to supplement written material 
  • Constantly brainstorming and "sniffing out" new story ideas 
  • Coordinating closely with Social Media Manager to promote news stories 
  • Writing in a variety of mediums including web, presentations, digital displays, newsletters, etc. 
  • Staying up-to-date with industry trends and College news 
  • Refining presentations and other written materials where needed 

BYU Marriott Public Relations Writer

  • Job ID: 121717
  • Openings: 3
  • Start date: 05/01/2023
  • Hourly Wage: $13-14 (DOE)

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 staff. Positions are open for Spring/Summer term and Fall semester.

Students will not just be given assignments, they will be mentored one-on-one with seasoned communications professionals. They will have the opportunity to interface 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.

Daily responsibilities include writing and editing stories for a wide variety of media outlets (news releases, features, newsletters, annual reports, and Marriott Alumni Magazine) as well as advising on content for digital channels (social media and websites).

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.

Technical Writer

  • Job ID: 121751
  • Openings: 2
  • Hourly Wage: $13.50

Looking for employees with technical writing experience for documents like our Standard Operating Procedures. Should expect to work between 15-20 hours a week starting as soon as possible.

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