Marketing Communications Student Writer

Mercer University

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Macon Campus Until 10/6/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted August 7, 2026 Last posted August 7, 2026
Job description

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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
About this role

Summary

Write stories, press releases, and social media content for university publications and events

Job title

Marketing Communications Student Writer

Experience level

entry level

Industry

education

Location requirements

On campus in Macon, GA, no remote work allowed

Salary

$11 per hour

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

journalistic writingAP Styleorganizationdependability

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

writingpublic relationssocial mediamedia
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Macon, GA, USA

On-site City