Student Written Communications Assistant

Materials Science & Engineering (MSE)
Storrs Campus

Responsibilities:
The Student Writer works with, and at the direction of, the Materials Science and Engineering’s (MSE) Webmaster/Publicist to write features and news
stories for the MSE website (http://www.mse.engr.uconn.edu), MSE news-
letter, and other print and electronic media. Assignments will include interviewing sources, conducting research and finding story opportunities.

Required Skills:
The qualified student writer should be an excellent communicator and possess

• excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and reporting skills
• the ability to complete assignments and duties on a deadline is essential
• attention to detail and tenacity to see projects to completion is expected.
• commitment and interest in marketing/communications fields.

Desired: Minimum of 15 hours per week

Time Frame: Fall 2017

Hourly Rate: $12/hour

Contact: Send cover letter, resume and two relevant writing samples to

Heike Brueckner, Webmaster & Publicist

heike.brueckner@uconn.edu

For more information, contact: Heike Brueckner at heike.brueckner@uconn.edu