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Job Description Summary & Additional Information Organization's Summary Statement: Do you love telling stories about health and community? Can you spot an engaging topic and interview people to learn more about it? Can you meet – or beat! – deadlines? If you'd answer "yes" to the above, the School of Public Health Office of Communications may have the part-time job for you! We're seeking a spectacular health journalist to write stories, social media, develop materials about the School, help with events, and a variety of other tasks. You'll get great experience getting your work published, working with and getting coached by public health communicators - and get paid for it! Learning opportunities: This is an excellent opportunity to gain professional skills in communications, journalism, and public affairs. Required: Experience writing journalistic stories, understanding of plain language, ability to interview people and strong organizational skills. Must be a UMCP student. The role would be up to 10 paid hours a week at $16/hour, with the ability to build set hours around your school schedule. The role has the potential to continue after the spring semester. Required Application Materials: 2-3 examples of journalistic writing, resume, and a short statement of your interest Best Consideration Date: 2/27/2026 Open Until Filled: Yes Physical Demands: Carry boxes less than 20 pounds, set up marketing materials like banners or signs. Preferences: Demonstrated interest in health and journalism. Major or minor in journalism, public health or both. Student ideally will be available for employment in future years should their work be satisfactory. Licenses/ Certifications: None Minimum Qualifications Student/Trainee Department SPHL-School of Public Health Worker Sub-Type Student Hourly (Fixed Term) Salary Range $16 an hour Background Checks Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed. Employment Eligibility The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment. EEO Statement The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy. Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice Resources • Learn how military skills translate to civilian opportunities with O*Net Online Search Firm Managed Recruitment There are some positions that are not advertised on this career site as the search is being managed by a Search Firm.