The BYU College of Engineering is hiring a news writer to write and copyedit content, and a social media manager. Some student jobs can qualify for internship credit. Talk to the internship coordinator about receiving credit.
Student jobs are posted at https://yjobs.byu.edu/.
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News Writer (134321)
As the News Writer for the BYU Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering, you will uncover compelling stories and craft engaging articles that showcase engineering students, faculty, and alumni. You will also collaborate with a communications team and report to the Communications Manager as you help write and copyedit content for the College. Take your passion for storytelling to the forefront of engineering in this exciting role!
Primary duties include:
-Seeking out stories, researching topics, and pursuing news lead submissions
-Scheduling and conducting interviews
-Writing captivating and relevant news stories for engineering.byu.edu/news
-Working with photographers and designers to supplement written material with visual content
-Managing website article analytics
-Writing and copyediting content for College website, digital displays, newsletters,
YouTube videos, etc.
-Staying up-to-date with industry trends and College happenings
-Contributing to other communications team projects as needed
Desired skills and experience:
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-Understanding of AP style and "inverted pyramid" writing
-Willingness to independently develop ideas instead of waiting for assignments
-Ability to manage multiple projects and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
-Willingness to incorporate others' ideas and take feedback with grace
-Proficiency in Google platforms such as Analytics, Drive, Sheets, Forms, etc.
-Ability to ask the "right" questions and research unfamiliar topics
-Ability to decipher "news worthiness"
-Ability to distill complex technical topics into understandable prose
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Send resume and portfolio of relevant work to brian_blumer@byu.edu. Current BYU students only. Writing samples in any format-(press releases, news stories, magazine articles, research papers, etc.) are welcome. Most interested in samples featuring attention-grabbing headlines and strong leads.
Employee class: Student Part-Time (up to 20 hours/wk fall/winter, up to 40 hours/wk
spring/summer)
Desired start date: ASAP
Application close date: Open until filled
Work location: Engineering Building - BYU campus (and remote, on occasion)
Pay: $14.25-$17/hr, depending on experience/portfolio
Social Media Manager (134322)
As the Social Media Manager for the BYU Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering, you will create exciting, professional, creative content for social media platforms as you collaborate with a communications team and report to the Communications Manager. This includes conducting campaigns, contests, giveaways, takeovers, live streams, and more. You will also track and measure social media performance to guide your strategy and understand your various audiences. How will you take @byuengineering to the next level?
Primary duties include:
- Creating, scheduling, and posting content for social media (writing copy, taking photos,
creating graphics when needed)
- Working with writers, graphic designers, and videographers to promote college
happenings
- Maintaining a social media editorial calendar
- Analyzing social media analytics and creating monthly performance reports
- Conducting contests, giveaways, takeovers, live streams, and other creative initiatives you invent
- Identifying unique needs of each audience (alumni, students, faculty, staff, donors, and friends of the college)
- Interacting directly with audience via social channels (responding to comments, messages, etc.)
- Staying up-to-date with social media trends and brainstorming new ideas
- Connecting with relevant brands, companies, and organizations
- Contributing to other communications team projects as needed
- Desired skills and experience:
- Experience managing social media
- Willingness to independently develop ideas instead of waiting for assignments
- Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Willingness to incorporate others' ideas and take feedback with grace
- Proficiency in Google platforms such as Analytics, Drive, Sheets, Forms, etc.
- Experience working with internal and external analytics platforms (e.g. Facebook
Insights, Hootsuite)
- Excellent organization
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Send resume and portfolio of relevant work to brian_blumer@byu.edu. Samples in any format, social media posts, advertising copy, graphics, unified brand grid, news writing samples, etc., are welcome. Most interested in samples featuring engaging or attention-grabbing captions and a distinct brand voice.
Current BYU students only.
Employee class: Part-time (up to 20 hours per week)
Desired start date: ASAP
Application close date: Open until filled
Work location: Engineering Building - BYU campus / Remote as needed
Pay: $14-$17/hr, depending on experience
