What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Writer position at Weber State University Department of Automotive Technology?
WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title Student Writer Requisition Number H00045P Position Category Hourly/Work Study Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT Hours per week 12-15 Months per year Alternate work schedule Pay Grade Salary Hourly Pay Rate $12.00 FLSA Job Summary/Basic Function
Marketing & Communications at Weber State University seeks a Weber State University junior or senior student majoring in communication, English, professional sales or marketing to assist the department’s writers and public relations director. This experience can count as a paid internship.
Responsibilities Include
Writing and researching press releases
General writing, editing, and proofreading as assigned
Writing for the Web using a content management system
Supporting the university’s social media efforts
Other office duties as assigned
Qualified candidate must be a junior or senior majoring in communication, English, professional sales or marketing and be in good academic standing. Must be able to operate a personal computer.
Preferred Qualifications
Seeking applicants who have:
Excellent attention to detail
Good work habits
Able to represent Weber State University and Marketing & Communications in a professional manner
Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to take direction
Ability to demonstrate professional writing skills
Academic or professional experience in one or more of the following areas: editing, writing for websites, journalism, social media, video production, public relations, marketing, content management
Background Check? Yes
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date 04/07/2026 Review Date 04/09/2026 Job Close Date 07/07/2026 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/3625 Notes to Applicant
To apply, complete the online application, attach a resume, and a cover letter.
Applicants are encouraged to include three writing samples showing the range of their written communication skills.
If interested in being considered for video editing assignments, please include links to digital projects you’ve created.
If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.
The screening of applicants will begin immediately.
Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.
Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title Student Writer Requisition Number H00045P Position Category Hourly/Work Study Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT Hours per week 12-15 Months per year Alternate work schedule Pay Grade Salary Hourly Pay Rate $12.00 FLSA Job Summary/Basic Function
Marketing & Communications at Weber State University seeks a Weber State University junior or senior student majoring in communication, English, professional sales or marketing to assist the department’s writers and public relations director. This experience can count as a paid internship.
Responsibilities Include
Writing and researching press releases
General writing, editing, and proofreading as assigned
Writing for the Web using a content management system
Supporting the university’s social media efforts
Other office duties as assigned
- This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire and applicants will be notified
Qualified candidate must be a junior or senior majoring in communication, English, professional sales or marketing and be in good academic standing. Must be able to operate a personal computer.
Preferred Qualifications
Seeking applicants who have:
Excellent attention to detail
Good work habits
Able to represent Weber State University and Marketing & Communications in a professional manner
Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to take direction
Ability to demonstrate professional writing skills
Academic or professional experience in one or more of the following areas: editing, writing for websites, journalism, social media, video production, public relations, marketing, content management
Background Check? Yes
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date 04/07/2026 Review Date 04/09/2026 Job Close Date 07/07/2026 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/3625 Notes to Applicant
To apply, complete the online application, attach a resume, and a cover letter.
Applicants are encouraged to include three writing samples showing the range of their written communication skills.
If interested in being considered for video editing assignments, please include links to digital projects you’ve created.
If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.
The screening of applicants will begin immediately.
Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.
Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.
- This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire and applicants will be notified
Salary : $12