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Journalist/Writer Student Job with The BYU College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences

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*Some student employment can qualify for internship credit. Please contact the English Internship Coordinator (trina_harding@byu.edu) for more information.

JOB ID: 97253

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Start date: 05/21/2021

Shift: Flexible

Hourly Wage: $11+

Flexible start date. Flexible schedule. Up to 20 hours per week.

Writer (2 positions) – The writer position is a vital part of the marketing team for the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (CPMS). This position will write articles for a variety of sources including websites, newsletters, administrative level correspondence, print magazine articles, public relations projects, and more. Prefer someone who is a public relations, news media, communications studies, editing and publishing, or English major with excellent writing skills. The writer position collaborates with other writers, the Managing Editor, and the Marketing Manager to come up with article ideas and works in tandem with a number of marketing team members to prepare copy for publication and other innovative media.

TO APPLY: Please submit 2 writing samples (news article, press release, feature article, etc.) and a current resumé. Questions can be directed to Kimberly Jenkins at kimberly_jenkins@byu.edu.

Why work here

Flexible work hours, an opportunity to earn internship credit, and a creative environment are only a few of the benefits offered to the CPMS marketing team members. Members of the marketing team also have a unique opportunity to build a portfolio and gain valuable experience in a professional environment, all while helping the college reach its goals.

The marketing team is made up of students from a number of differing majors including marketing, communications (advertising, news media, public relations), visual arts (graphic design, illustration, photography, film), computing (computer science, information systems, information technology), business management, and editing minors. As our employees learn new skills in their classes, they are able to apply those skills in a vibrant, student-oriented setting where each member’s contribution is valued.

About Us

The BYU College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences hires website/app developers, graphic designers, videographers, photographers, sound engineers, creative directors, art directors, copywriters, reporters, editors, and project managers as members of our student marketing team. The marketing team develops strategies and concepts to promote the college and its seven departments as well as science and mathematics in general. Writers will have an opportunity to produce Frontiers, an alumni magazine, twice a year in addition to their regular writing responsibilities. Throughout the year, writers will also create articles about events and research projects within the college for the CPMS website. While an ability to understand and synthesize in-depth information is important, students for this position do not need to have an extensive background in science or math.

Must have regular and consistent attendance at scheduled shift.

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