Student Worker - Media and Public Relations Writer

Job Title: Student Worker - Media and Public Relations Writer 

Job Classification: Marketing and Communications, Student

Department: Media and Public Relations (Marketing and Communications) 

Hiring Manager: Shelby Cefaratti-Bertin

Contact: shelby_cefaratti@baylor.edu

Work Schedule: 10 – 12 hours per week, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. Must be able to work 3+ hour shifts. 

Desired Length of Employment: Spring/Fall Ongoing

Pay Rate: $9.00/hr

Job Description: Baylor University’s Office of Media & Public Relations has student writer positions available for enrolled undergraduate students interested in a career in professional writing, journalism or public/media relations.

Media & Public Relations (M & PR) maintains the flow of news and information between the University and local, state and national media and keeps records of university media placements. Student writers gain valuable experience writing news releases and feature stories and working alongside staff in a professional atmosphere.

We are looking for student workers who: 
•    Strong writing, research, editing and organizational skills.
•    Ability to problem-solve and work with many projects concurrently. 
•    Ability to set, prioritize and meet deadlines under pressure. 
•    Excellent interpersonal communication skills. 
•    Familiarity with various editorial style guides, including AP style.
•    Exhibit a willingness to take initiative and work independently and collaboratively  
•    Provide marketing and communications support to assigned area of responsibility  
•    Interest in marketing, public relations, social media and communications
•    Assist with various projects, activities or tasks related to marketing and communications
•    Support marketing and communications strategies and perform duties accordingly 
•    Ability to comply with University policies  
•    Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Interested students should submit a resume, cover letter and two writing samples. 

Employer: Baylor University

Work Location: Clifton Robinson Tower

Work Address: Robinson Tower, 700 S University Parks Dr, Waco, TX 76706