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Marketing Communications Student Writer

Mercer University
Posted a month ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Macon, GA, US

Salary

$11 per hour

Contract type

Full Time or Part Time

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  • The position is for a Marketing Communications Student Writer within the Marketing Communications department, supervised by Andrea Honaker.
  • The student writer will produce media news releases, stories, and content for the University’s online and social media platforms.
  • Candidates must possess excellent journalistic writing skills, a keen interest in public relations and marketing, and knowledge of AP Style.
  • The pay rate for this position is $11 per hour, with a scheduled commitment of 10 hours per week.
  • This role is intended for students with prior experience in writing or communications, starting on September 1, 2026, and ending on April 30, 2027.

Application Instructions:

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Job Family:

Student Regular Wage

Department:

Marketing Communications

Supervisor:

Andrea Honaker

Job Title:

Marketing Communications Student Writer

Job Description:

The student writer will work with the Marketing Communications team to produce media news releases and other stories and content for the University’s main online and social media platforms.

The student writer will:
  • Write stories about students, faculty, staff and alumni for University online and print publications
  • Write press releases and media pitches for selected University and student-oriented events
  • Write hometown news releases on student and faculty achievements
  • Write and fact check Faculty Notables for the monthly Bear Briefings e-newsletter
  • Work on media hits summaries for public relations reports
  • Work with shooting and producing video for the web
  • Assist with social media content as needed
  • Work with the Marketing Communications team on other various projects as needed

Requirements:
The student writer must have excellent journalistic writing skills, interest in public relations and marketing, and knowledge of AP Style. Must be a self-starter with good communication and organizational skills. Must be dependable and able to meet deadlines.

Pay Rate: $11 per hour

Scheduled Hours:

10

Start Date:

09/1/2026

End Date:

04/30/2027



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