Digital Content and Editorial Co-Op
About The Position
Mount St. Joseph University is hiring a current student to develop relevant and engaging stories for external audiences and assist with website updates. Content will be shared on the University’s web and social channels to grow the Mount’s reach, enhance its reputation, and strengthen its position in the marketplace. The role is part of the Marketing department’s award-winning team and offers mentorship and coaching from the Senior Director and Vice President of Marketing & Communications. The team is committed to developing each individual’s capabilities. The position involves writing news and feature stories, identifying story leads on campus, submitting content through the website’s backend, proofreading print materials, and making webpage and directory updates. The student will also approve events in the News & Events feed and complete other assigned tasks. Applicants must be currently enrolled at Mount St. Joseph University and have completed prerequisites for co-op eligibility.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled student at Mount St. Joseph University.
- Must have completed prerequisites for co-op eligibility.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines.
- Well organized, punctual, and reliable.
- Ability to communicate sensitively and tactfully, orally and in writing, with individuals at all levels within the University.
- Eagerness to develop writing skills and gain experience in a professional atmosphere.
- Understanding of news writing and story structure.
- Attention to detail.
- Flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with the AP Stylebook.
- Experience using a content management system (CMS), such as WordPress or Squarespace.
Responsibilities
- Write assigned news posts about campus happenings, structuring news stories with the most important information first and supporting details afterward.
- Develop Mount Moment feature stories in a colorful, storytelling style.
- Identify potential story leads on campus.
- Submit stories through the website backend for publication on the homepage and news section.
- Communicate professionally and positively across campus.
- Assist with proofreading print materials.
- Make edits to www.msj.edu webpages.
- Add and remove staff biography pages in the directory.
- Approve events in the News & Events feed and complete other assigned tasks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
