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Continuing Studies Writer/Content Assistant

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 511505
Division/Organization: Division of Continuing Studies
Department: Academic Affairs & Programs
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: All Remote
Location: 21 North Park Street
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts

Department Overview:

The mission of Continuing Studies is to advocate for and engage lifelong learners through high-quality and innovative programs and services. We teach and direct hundreds of programs and courses that address the professional development and personal enrichment needs of in-person and online learners, from precollege programs for high school students to Summer Term courses for undergraduate students and professional classes and degrees for working adults.

Anticipated Start Date:

May 26, 2026 (flexible)

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

All Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

Minimum: 10 Maximum: 15

Schedule:

Flexible hours, some daytime hours required to meet with team members virtually. No in-person work required but optional in-person opportunities available.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

Minimum: $15.00 Maximum: $15.00

Number of Positions:

1

Qualifications:

-Demonstrated writing and digital communication experience (writing samples required)
-Demonstrated social media experience (social post samples required)
-Interest in research and interviewing

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

-Interviewing people for articles
-Writing and editing
-Storytelling in a compelling manner
-Basic knowledge of social media channels
-Basic research knowledge

Position Summary/Job Duties:

-Interview students, faculty, staff and others for articles
-Report on and write news for blogs and university-wide channels
-Write blog content for various sites using SEO best practices
-Assist with social media strategy and posts across platforms (e.g., Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) and help drive engagement in social media campaigns
-Perform research associated with continuing studies projects
-Create and/or organize information in spreadsheets, Word documents or other applications

Physical Demands:

None

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

 
 

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