Student - Writer - SCET

Student - Writer - SCET

Salary

$15.00 Hourly

Location

Main Campus - Orem

Job Type

Student

Job Number

FY2706672

Division

VP Academic Affairs

Department

Smith College of Engineering & Tech

Opening Date

09/30/2026

Closing Date

10/9/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Cover Letter

Student Class Schedule

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

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Position Announcement

The Student Writer supports the Smith College of Engineering & Technology's marketing and communications efforts by writing and editing content for college audiences. This position will primarily assist with articles, interviews, copy editing, and other written communications while gaining professional writing and communications experience.

Summary of Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Research, interview, and write feature stories, news articles, and other content highlighting SCET students, faculty, programs, events, initiatives, and accomplishments.
• Edit and proofread articles, web content, emails, promotional materials, and other communications to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and adherence to established style guidelines.
• Develop and revise content for marketing materials, websites, social media, newsletters, and other internal and external communication channels.
• Conduct interviews, perform research, verify information, and gather content to support communication and marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and marketing team members to identify and develop compelling stories and content opportunities.
• Provide general communications support, including fact-checking, content review, project coordination, and other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Current UVU student pursuing a degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong writing and editing experience through coursework, student media, internships, employment, or other projects.
• Experience conducting interviews or writing feature/news-style articles.
• Familiarity with AP style preferred.
• Writing samples or portfolio demonstrating strong written communication skills preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Familiarity with professional writing, editing, grammar, and AP style.
• Understanding of writing for different audiences and communication channels.
• Familiarity with interviewing and research practices.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience conducting interviews and research.
• Effective organization and time management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar writing and collaboration tools.
• Produces clear, engaging, and accurate content.
• Adapts writing style and tone for different audiences.
• Incorporates feedback and revisions effectively.
• Manages multiple assignments and meets deadlines.
• Works independently and collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and the marketing team.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Student positions are ineligible from the university's full-time employee benefits package and part-time offerings.

For more information on services offered to students, visit https://www.uvu.edu/studentlife/.

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Employer Utah Valley University

Address 800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah, 84058

Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627

Website http://www.uvu.edu