Marketing Communications Student Writer

Mercer UniversityMacon, GA

About The Position

The student writer will work with the Marketing Communications team to produce media news releases and other stories and content for the University’s main online and social media platforms.

Requirements

  • Excellent journalistic writing skills
  • Interest in public relations and marketing
  • Knowledge of AP Style
  • Self-starter with good communication and organizational skills
  • Dependable and able to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Write stories about students, faculty, staff and alumni for University online and print publications
  • Write press releases and media pitches for selected University and student-oriented events
  • Write hometown news releases on student and faculty achievements
  • Write and fact check Faculty Notables for the monthly Bear Briefings e-newsletter
  • Work on media hits summaries for public relations reports
  • Work with shooting and producing video for the web
  • Assist with social media content as needed
  • Work with the Marketing Communications team on other various projects as needed
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