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