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Do you enjoy writing, storytelling, and creating engaging content? UNLV Information Technology is looking for a student writer to work alongside our Senior IT Strategic Communications Specialist in a mentee role. 

You'll learn how to transform technical topics into compelling stories for newsletters, websites, and social media. No prior technology experience is required; we’ll teach you the technology. 

We’re looking for someone with curiosity, strong writing skills, and an interest in journalism, communications, media, or a related field. 

Job description:

  • Generate innovative and engaging story ideas that align with the department's goals as well as reach the target audience.
  • Assist in researching and writing articles, stories, and other original content for various platforms, including newsletters, websites, and social media.
  • Conduct interviews with relevant individuals for articles, ensuring accurate and captivating content.
  • Identify emerging trends, events, and topics of interest to develop proactive story ideas that resonate with the target audience.
  • Contribute to the production of department newsletters, ensuring content is organized, well-formatted, and visually appealing.
  • Working with professional communication staff, students develop the customer service skills valued in a professional job setting.

Requirements:

  • Has experience editing content, including writing headlines, captions, etc.
  • Have good interpersonal communication skills for interviewing and gathering content for stories, newsletter, website, etc.
  • The ability to meet deadlines; and attention to detail.
  • Be familiar with professional/journalistic writing and reporting (such as Associated Press style); 

Hours and Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 15-20 hours per week