News Coordinator

News Coordinator

Requisition Number: S02284P

Position Category: Staff

Hours Per Week: 40

Months Per Year: 12

Alternate

Work Schedule:

Pay Grade: E32

Salary:

FLSA: Exempt

Marketing & Communications is seeking an outgoing, organized individual to serve as the primary point of contact for external media requests, and to assist and support the director of Public Relations with fielding and responding to those requests in a manner that aligns with and champions Weber State University's branding and marketing priorities, along with helping to tell the Weber State story across a variety of communication platforms.

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, communications, English or related field (or equivalent combination of education and work experience).
• Two years' experience working in public relations, journalism, social media, etc.

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience in a newsroom or journalistic setting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in reporting/information gathering
• Demonstrated professional video editing /storytelling skills
• Demonstrated experience working under deadline

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WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Job Open Date: 02/24/2026

Review Date: 03/10/2026

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU , we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $50,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.

Screening of applications will begin March 10, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment

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