Brand Journalism Coordinator Application

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS Monday, December 16th by 4:30 PM.

The Brand Journalism Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to author stories for USC News in an effort to increase our story output and provide more opportunities for student authors. The position will report to the Communications Officer and receive assignments, deadlines, and support from the Associate, Public Relations.

We are looking for hardworking students who want to help us tell positive stories about the USC while building their personal portfolio. Previous experience with the USC is not required. Academic or professional experience in journalism, english, creative storytelling, and other writing-focused programs/roles is preferred.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Nico Waltenbury, USC Communications Officer at communications@westernusc.ca

Name Name First Last
Student Number
Must be 9 digits. Currently Entered: 0 digits.
Program
Current Year of Study
@uwo.ca Email
Why are you interested in being the USC’s Brand Journalism Coordinator?
Maximum of 150 words allowed. Currently Entered: 0 words.
What relevant experience do you have (academic or professional) that prepares you for success in this role noting the duties and responsibilities, qualifications, and knowledge skills, and abilities listed in the job description?
Maximum of 300 words allowed. Currently Entered: 0 words.
How do you believe Western undergraduate students currently perceive the USC, and how would you plan to change or improve students’ perceptions through the Brand Journalism Coordinator role? Briefly explain your evaluation of the current strengths and weaknesses of the USC’s brand in your response.
Maximum of 300 words allowed. Currently Entered: 0 words.
Why do you believe the USC exists? Supplement your response with any examples of USC services, programs, and operations that support your answer.
Maximum of 200 words allowed. Currently Entered: 0 words.
Please submit two writing samples to help us understand your writing style. These can be any samples of your writing, including but not limited to: personal blog entries, academic assignments/essays, published articles, or a writing sample written specifically for this application.

Note: Please submit two separate PDF files.
Note: The suggested length of the samples is 500-1000 words each, although samples of any length will be accepted.
Note: Writing samples of a journalistic nature are preferred, but not required.

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