Student Worker - Lariat Web Editor-AY25

Job Title: Student Worker - Lariat Web Editor-AY25

Job Classification: Marketing and Communications, Student

Department: Student Publications

Hiring Manager: Terri Evans

Contact: terri_evans@baylor.edu

Work Schedule: 12 hours

Desired Length of Employment: Fall/Spring

Pay Rate: $9.00 per hour + $2500 scholarship

Job Description:

$2500 scholarship

The Lariat is seeking someone creative, confident, tech savvy and full of ideas to enhance our digital offerings. The web editor is responsible for maintaining baylorlariat.com and making it a dynamic, interactive experience for The Lariat’s readers. In addition to ensuring the site is functioning properly each day, a primary task for the web editor is building creative, interactive pages for The Lariat’s special sections.
The web editor must have an understanding of search engine optimization, HTML, WordPress and possess/be willing to learn the skills for producing interactive graphics. Coding expertise preferred. Must be a self-starter who can thrive independently.

DUTIES

• Evaluates the website each day to ensure it is functioning properly and content is displayed appropriately
• Works closely with section editors on special, interactive projects
• Designs online special sections and pages
• Creates interactive graphics
• Rewrites headlines for search engine optimization as necessary
• Provide marketing and communications support to assigned area of responsibility  
• Assist with various projects, activities or tasks related to marketing and communications 
• Support marketing and communications strategies and perform duties accordingly 
• Exhibit a willingness to take initiative and work independently and collaboratively  
• Ability to comply with University policies  
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance 

Employer: Baylor University

Work Location: Castellaw Communications Center, FL02 RM232

Work Address: 201 Baylor Ave, Waco, TX 76706