Job #

SE1000179RR

Job Title

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT- Student Writer/Editor

Working Title

Job Category

On Campus - Both work study and non work study eligible

Department

College Relations and Communications

Department Location

Alumni Hall

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Student Level

Technical Services Assistant A

Hourly Rate

$10.40

Hours per week

Up to 10

Anticipated Work Schedule

Duties and Responsibilities

Write and edit short stories and features for all outlets produced in the Office of College Relations and Communications, including This Is Ithaca (a publication for prospective students), ICView (the alumni magazine), media relations, and the IC website.
Conduct interviews and gather content.
Evaluate, edit, and fact check submissions from other student contributors.
Assist with fact checking, proofreading, and other editorial tasks.
Meet regularly with professional staff to discuss story progress and hone writing and editing skills.
Learn and follow IC's style guide, which is a combination of Chicago Manual of Style and house style.
Bring story ideas that fit the college's messaging goals and branding standards to professional editing staff for possible development.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Excellent writing and editing skills; the ability to prioritize projects, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines; excellent attention to detail; strong organizational, interpersonal, and verbal communication; knowledge of various word processing applications a must. A background in journalism, writing, or English is preferred. Web-writing/blogging experience is a plus.

A writing and editing test will be given to finalists.

Instructions to apply:

Please email a resume, cover letter, and three writing samples to Patrick Bohn@pbohn@ithaca.edu or drop them off at 220 Alumni Hall, or mail them to:
Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications, attention Patrick Bohn, 953 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY 14850.

Job Posting Date

04/19/2018

Application Deadline/Close Date

09/03/2018

Open Until Filled

No

Anticipated Start Date

09/03/2018

Academic Year

2018-2019

Number of Vacancies

Multiple

Contact Person

Patrick Bohn

Contact Email

pbohn@ithaca.edu


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