This job is part of a strategic alumni communications team requiring initiative and strong writing skills—an excellent opportunity with many publication and creative social media opportunities (and internship credit, if desired). The hire will have two primary writing-oriented responsibilities.
First is creating content for Alumni publishing channels. This includes:
1) Writing for the BYU alumni magazine (Y Magazine) and the alumni website. Those tasks include interviewing alumni and writing their bios, profiles, and stories as assigned
2. Editing, proofing, and fact-checking alumni updates for Y Magazine
Second is managing and creating BYU Alumni social media posts. This includes:
1) Following BYU- and alumni-related stories, and posting items of interest on BYU Alumni social media (Facebook, Instagram, X)
2) Responding to alumni posts and finding ways to increase alumni engagement with BYU, including creating short videos (using Canva or other tools) and running online contests (like drawings and giveaways)
The employee will also have these responsibilities:
1) Assist other Alumni groups with writing or copyediting of text or marketing collateral
2) Write or proof copy for the alumni.byu.edu web pages
3) Assist as needed with alumni events such as BYU Homecoming, graduation, and alumni board meetings
4) Assist in the creation, copyediting, and management of emails for alumni events and newsletters
Requirements
* Excellent writing and editing skills
* Self-motivated and task-oriented
* Work collaboratively with other writers, and able to give and receive feedback
* Social media savvy and ability to judiciously choose content to post or tweet
The position is 20 hours/week (with flexible hours), Fall and Winter semesters, and Spring and Summer terms. Extra hours can be worked Spring/Summer. The job can begin immediately.
Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a short cover letter, résumé, and two recent writing samples directly to Andy Bay at andy.bay@byu.edu.
Contact Andy Bay at andy.bay@byu.edu or 801.422.6934 (leave a message) with any questions.
Pay is $14, with regular raises scheduled.
REMINDER: Each new employee will need to complete a federal Form I-9. Original, unexpired, and non-laminated documents are required in order to complete this form. A list of acceptable documents can be found here: https://hrs.byu.edu/sites/default/files/pdfs/I-9%20List%20of%20Acceptable%20Documents.pdf
