Web Writer

Title: Web Writing Intern, UW-Green Bay Office of Marketing and University Communication
Term: Fall Semester 2024

Time Commitment: Approximately 10 hours a week for 14 weeks (fall semester). Potential to continue for a second semester.

Compensation: $10-12 per hour.
Starting Date: First day of classes for Fall 2024 or date agreed upon
Supervisor: Kimberly Vlies, Web Designer, Marketing and University Communication

Responsibilities:

Assist web acceleration team in planning, execution, and evaluation of the redesign of uwgb.edu. Working with MUC team, clients, and media vendors, duties include:

• Review UW-Green Bay campus and community updates and determine key developments to keep the site up to date.
• Collaborate and brainstorm with designers and content creators to develop high-impact, on-brand content.
• Assist in creating copy for sites across uwgb.edu.
• Attend client meetings, as schedule permits, to identify objectives and develop strategies.
• Assist in writing, reviewing and editing articles to boost search engine performance and optimize webpages.

Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Digital literacy—ability to learn and use digital technologies.
• Junior or senior with 3.0 GPA must be enrolled in at least 6 undergraduate or 5 graduate credits and have at least 2 semesters remaining.

Skills to be developed:

• Enhanced written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in writing for web usability and search engine optimization (SEO).
• Increased understanding of marketing strategy.
• Experience in marketing planning and execution.
• Basic coding knowledge

To apply:

Email cover letter, resume, and 3 work samples (classwork is welcome) to Kimberly Vlies, vliesk@uwgb.edu with subject line “Web Writing Intern – [Your Name]” by April 15, 2024.