Content Writer/Journalist

Join Dixie Technical College and make a real difference for students and our community. As our Content Writer/Journalist, you will find and tell the stories of our students, alumni, employees, programs, and employer partners through articles, press releases, social media, website content, and video. If you love writing, interviewing people, and sharing stories that matter, we'd love to have you on the team.

In this part-time Content Writer/Journalist role on our Marketing & Communications team, you will create engaging writing and video content for social media, the Dixie Tech website, email, video, and local and regional media. You will report to the Marketing Director and work daily with the marketing team. You will also interact regularly with students, alumni, employees, employers, and community partners for interviews and events, and occasionally with local media. Every story you write as our content writer and journalist helps future students see what is possible at Dixie Tech. This position is on campus only in St. George, Utah.

• Pay: $24 per hour
• Part-time, up to 28 hours per week
• No benefits are provided beyond the hourly pay

• Find and develop stories from across Dixie Technical College
• Interview students, alumni, employees, employers, and community partners
• Write articles, news stories, and press releases for distribution to local and regional media
• Write social media posts, website content, emails, and video scripts

• Excellent writing, editing, interviewing, and storytelling skills
• Ability to write professional news articles and press releases for media distribution
• Creative, curious, and able to identify good stories
• Understanding of social media and digital content

• Conduct and participate in on-camera interviews
• Assist with short-form video and social media content
• Cover College events and activities

• Work with the Marketing & Communications team to develop engaging content
• Edit and proofread content for accuracy, clarity, and consistency
• Comply with Dixie Tech policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while covering campus events and interviews
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and climb stairs
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds

Employment is subject to a criminal background check and drug testing. Dixie Tech is an equal opportunity employer.

If you are a curious content writer or journalist who wants your writing to make a difference, this part-time marketing role is a great fit. With your current resume, apply today with our quick, easy 5-minute application.

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Comfortable speaking and interviewing people on camera
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines