Student Writer and Editor (Fall)

Position Introduction:

The Student Writer writes and proofreads content for print and digital publications, including, but not limited to, instructional materials, curriculum, website content, news and feature articles, blogs, social media posts, and press releases.

Essential Job Duties & Functions:

• Edits Content:
• The Student Writer edits, posts, and updates instructional content that will be placed within K20’s instructional resource repository (learn.k20center.ou.edu).
  • Content Quality Enhancement: Ensure clarity, coherence, and overall quality by reviewing and refining written materials. Enhance creative elements to engage the target audience effectively and present technical details clearly and accessibly.
  • Grammar and Style Consistency: Meticulously edit content to maintain a consistent, professional style, adhering to brand guidelines. Correct grammatical errors, refine sentence structures, and harmonize writing style for a seamless, polished final product aligning with communication standards.
  • Technical Accuracy and Precision: Pay careful attention to technical details, including factchecking, validating data, and ensuring accuracy. Collaborate with experts to guarantee authenticity and reliability while making technical content accessible to a diverse audience.
• Project Management:
• The incumbent will work with requesting parties to ensure an understanding of project needs, gather a sense of the target audience, and support the planning and implementation of the team's projects and initiatives. Key responsibilities include:
  • Task Execution: Engage in executing assigned project tasks, ensuring they are completed in accordance with the project plan and within the specified time.
  • Communication and Reporting: Use established communication channels to inform stakeholders about the progress of assigned tasks. Fully participate in regular updates, reports, and status meetings.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Foster positive relationships with project stakeholders, including community members, partners, and team members. Address their needs and concerns while keeping them informed about project developments.
• Evidence-Based Practice and Research:
• The Student Writer will assist in the collection of data and information from comprehensive annotated bibliographies and detailed literature reviews to create practitioner-friendly briefs. This will be used by field staff to guide and direct interventions and services.
  • Assist in Conducting Comprehensive Literature Reviews: The candidate helps conduct in-depth literature reviews, utilizing research databases and journals to compile up-to-date summaries. Synthesizing complex information is crucial to supporting evidence-based practices in content creation.
  • Translating Technical Information into Accessible Content: Collaborate to distill technical information into clear, accessible content. Translate scientific jargon into layman's terms without sacrificing precision. Play a key role in making research findings understandable to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, aligning with evidence-based practices.
• Writes Original Content:
• The Student Writer writes original content for curriculum, print, web, and press use by compiling information collected through research, interviewing, and gathering materials from participating stakeholders.
  • Creative Conceptualization: Develop innovative ideas for content across mediums, aligning with the brand's voice. Demonstrate creativity and technical acumen to captivate the target audience through unique concepts.
  • Thorough Research and Analysis: Conduct in-depth research for accurate, credible content. Synthesize technical details into clear, concise narratives, using industry trends to enhance quality and relevance.
  • Adaptability and Diversification: Tailor writing style to diverse channels, adapting content for varied audiences while maintaining messaging consistency. Explore new styles and formats to diversify the content portfolio and stay industry relevant.
• Communications:
• The incumbent will ensure messaging is accurate, clear, and fits within K20 branding guidelines. This will enable staff to facilitate effective communications within and outside the K20 Center by ensuring that information flows efficiently and accurately while fostering collaboration. Key responsibilities include:
  • Internal Communication: Establish internal communication strategies to stay informed about organizational updates, policies, and relevant news. The professional will actively use the organization’s various channels, such as email, Microsoft Teams, and team meetings, to keep staff informed.
  • External Communication: Manage external communications, including interactions with students, families, educators, school leaders, and partners. Create and maintain a positive working relationship and ensure all external messages align with the organization's mission and values.
  • Content Creation: Develop and distribute content, including written materials, graphics, presentations, and multimedia, to convey key messages and information. Ensure content is clear, consistent, and engaging.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, including students, families, educators, school leaders, and partners. Keep them informed and engaged in the sponsored project's activities and initiatives.
  • Communication Strategy Development: Collaborate with the management team to develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies that support the sponsored project's objectives and goals.
• As Needed:
  • The incumbent will perform various additional duties as needed to successfully fulfill the position's function.

Required Education and Experience:

Must be currently enrolled in the Fall Term as a student at the University of Oklahoma.

Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

Required Attachments:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Class Schedule

Skills:

• Ability to be organized and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Ability to work with diverse groups in planning, developing, and evaluating products.
• Active listening skills.
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive)
• Interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the different media sites or sources.
• Knowledge of trends and developments in writing.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive)
• Microsoft Teams
• Proficient in copywriting, editing, proofreading, and composition
• Project management practices.
• Scheduling & coordination.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Zoom.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

None

Department Preferences:

Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in professional writing, English, Journalism, Communications, or related field.