Writer/Content Creator: Student Assistant

Summarize daily show content into columns on show website with links to guests and related content. Work independently and exercising good judgment and discretion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Show duration: 3 hours, 12-3pm EST. M-F. Major holidays excluded.

2. May work directly with primary host and guest hosts.

3. 300-word daily columns

4. Must be an excellent writer, proficient in WordPress and related programs.

5. 18 hours per week

6. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Upper-level (sophomore, junior, or senior) status and having spent at least one prior semester at Liberty University. Needs excellent writing skills, people skills, organization skills, and be honest, have integrity, and be very dependable. Digital Media and Journalism major with web content experience preferred. Journalism and/or advertising/promotion experience a plus. Well-developed communications skills

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
• Strong graphic design skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Handle phone conversations with thoughtfulness, tact, and efficiency.
• Operate proficiently in Adobe, Microsoft Office, and related programs.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations.
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate.

Driving Requirements

Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.