Publicity Writer wanted at UNL Department of Computer Science & Engineering

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Company name:
UNL Department of Computer Science & Engineering

Website:
http://cse.unl.edu/

Job type:
employment, part time, paid

Category:
Advertising and PR

Title:
Publicity Writer

Description:
The Computer Science & Engineering Department seeks two talented undergraduate students interested in Public Relations to write brief newsletter pieces and promotional materials publicizing departmental research accomplishments, events, and achievements. Writers will be paid $10.00 an hour for 5-15 hours per week throughout the Academic Year, depending on your schedule. Immediate start date desired.

Work includes:
Contacting and interviewing CSE faculty, staff, and students.
Attending weekly budgeting meetings for newsletter content.
Using the online UNL Announce system to assemble newsletter content.
Creating fliers, posters, and other handouts for events.
Assisting with announcements on Facebook and Twitter.

The position is open to students in Journalism & Mass Communications, English, or a similar communications-centered field. Excellent composition and editing skills required. Decent familiarity with Facebook and Twitter required. No experience with Computer Science is necessary, but a well-rounded knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop is a plus.

We are seeking a responsible, take-charge employee capable of working independently and on a deadline. This is a great opportunity for students seeking experience in promotional writing and design! Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and a promotional writing sample to shawkins@cse.unl.edu, or in person in Avery Hall, room 266.

Experience required:
Excellent composition and editing skills required.

Additional information:
Decent familiarity with Facebook and Twitter required. No experience with Computer Science is necessary, but a well-rounded knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop is a plus.

Location:
256 Avery Hall

Salary:
$10/hour

Posted:
9/29/11

To apply:
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and a promotional writing sample to shawkins@cse.unl.edu, or in person in Avery Hall, room 266.

Contact:
Sally Hawkins, 402-472-5001