Writer and Public Affairs Assistant
About The Position
Do you love telling stories about health and community? Can you spot an engaging topic and interview people to learn more about it? Can you meet – or beat! – deadlines? If you'd answer "yes" to the above, the School of Public Health Office of Communications may have the part-time job for you! We're seeking a spectacular health journalist to write stories, social media, develop materials about the School, help with events, and a variety of other tasks. You'll get great experience getting your work published, working with and getting coached by public health communicators - and get paid for it! Learning opportunities: This is an excellent opportunity to gain professional skills in communications, journalism, and public affairs.
Requirements
- Experience writing journalistic stories
- Understanding of plain language
- Ability to interview people
- Strong organizational skills
- Must be a UMCP student
- 2-3 examples of journalistic writing
- Resume
- A short statement of your interest
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated interest in health and journalism
- Major or minor in journalism, public health or both
- Student ideally will be available for employment in future years should their work be satisfactory.
Responsibilities
- Write stories
- Write social media
- Develop materials about the School
- Help with events
- Other tasks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
