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University of Georgia

Student Writer

University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, us, 30604


Posting Details

Position Details

Posting NumberG/R27824P

Working TitleStudent Writer

DepartmentCAES-Comm & Marketing

About the University of GeorgiaSince our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Employment TypeEmployee

Additional Schedule Information

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date01/06/2025

Posting Date11/22/2024

Closing Date

Open Until FilledYes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of VacancyAthens Area

EOO StatementThe University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

USG Core Values StatementThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at

https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at

https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Produce several stories per month for web distribution, highlighting faculty publications, news and events

Occasionally attend and cover college events

Interview faculty, staff and students

Assist with other communication- and marketing-related projects

Create relevant and engaging content based on topics as assigned and pitched

Work with the OMC team to generate ideas for new content topics

Meet regular story submission deadlines

Other related duties on an as-needed basis, and per interests/experience

Percentage of time100