University Relations (UR) is looking for a student worker to support the Communications team by writing and optimizing news content for the University’s various communications channels including Arcadia.edu and Arcadia Today.
Responsibilities
- Pitching and writing news articles and student spotlights
- Building and editing newsletters in Mailchimp
- Posting student blogs to our WordPress site
Career Readiness Skills You Will Develop
- Communication – Hone your writing skills
- Time Management – Ensure you are completing all assigned tasks in a timely manner
- Professionalism – Communicate with members of the University community for news articles
- Technology – Gain experience using WordPress, Google Docs/Sheets, and/or Mailchimp
Required Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs/Sheets
- Must be a strong independent worker who is interested in supporting a team
Preferred Skills
- Attention to detail
Work-Study Eligibility
Preference will be given to students with work-study.
Duration of This Position
Student workers typically work 5-6 hours/week during the academic year. Day working times range between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, though coverage of evening and weekend events on campus may be included as applicable. Student workers must be in person at the UR office (16 Forsythe Avenue) unless otherwise specified.