University Student Writer

Job Summary

The University Student Writer supports the University’s storytelling efforts by writing and editing engaging content for articles, scripts, social media posts, and other projects. This role plays a key part in sharing the stories and voices of BYU–Hawaii with a broad audience, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community.

Primary Responsibilities

• Write and edit articles, scripts, and other written materials for digital, print, and video content.

• Collaborate with the marketing and communications teams to develop content that aligns with university messaging and brand voice.

• Conduct interviews with students, faculty, and staff to gather quotes and build compelling narratives.

• Assist with scriptwriting for promotional and devotional videos, podcasts, and social media content.

• Perform research as needed to support story development and ensure factual accuracy.

• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas for upcoming projects.

• Review and provide feedback on written drafts, ensuring clarity, grammar, and style consistency.

• Assist with content planning and organization, including project tracking and content calendars.

• Support post-production review processes by proofreading on-screen text and reviewing final cuts for accuracy.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail.

• Interest in storytelling, journalism, marketing, or communications.

• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple assignments at once.

• Self-motivated, creative, and open to feedback.

• Familiarity with BYU–Hawaii’s mission and values.

• Experience with writing for video or social media is a plus.

Application Requirements

• A current résumé

• A brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position (optional?)

• At least one writing sample (this can be a news article, blog post, script, essay, or other relevant writing)