Apply to the UVic Student Blog Team
UVic Communications + Marketing and UVic Student Recruitment
Position: MyUVic Life Student Blogger
Contact Crystal Bergeron cbergero@uvic.ca or Cathie Walker cathie@uvic.ca for more information.
Applications are open for the 2022-2023 academic year!
APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED: MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2022 AT 9:00 AM
Hear from some past bloggers on why you should join the team!
Description:
You like to tell stories and enjoy sharing inside glimpses of your life with others. You believe in the power of today’s youth and know how to make a difference in the world.
You’re interested and interesting. You are creative and have ideas you want to share through writing, photography or video.
You have a unique perspective and aren’t afraid to share it.
The MyUVic Life blog is an open space that welcomes stories and perspectives from current undergraduate students.
The gig:
- You’ll work on your own schedule to blog about YOUR life at UVic through written copy, video, photography or other creative platforms. It’s yours to explore.
- You’ll commit to posting twice a month from October – April.
- You’ll commit to a monthly meeting with the blog team.
- Read about the project and our bloggers.
The perks:
- Gain valuable experience and build that resume or portfolio. Professional digital media and copywriting experience for a top-ranked university is highly regarded in the real world.
- You’ll qualify for a Co-Curricular Record (CCR).
- Year-end honorarium.
- You’ll gain valuable references for career building.
- Networking and career development through creative support by university staff.
- We can’t promise you’ll be an overnight internet sensation but you’ll definitely become “UVic famous.”
Compensation: Fame, food (really good food when we’re all back on campus), friends and FUN! (Not necessarily in that order.) Plus a year-end honorarium!
Qualifications:
All undergraduate students are welcome to apply.
- Natural story teller
- Willing to learn and eager to share stories about your UVic life
- Good understanding of social media platforms and best practices
- Photography and videography experience is a bonus
To apply:
Please email Crystal Bergeron cbergero@uvic.ca or Cathie Walker cathie@uvic.ca. Use the subject line: 2022 blogger application.
Please include:
- Your résumé and cover letter (make sure to include your program, faculty, hometown and year of study).
- A sample blog post on why you would be an excellent student blogger. Your post should be interesting to a wide variety of audiences including prospective students and their parents. (400 words max)
- Any samples of creative writing, photographs or videos (or links to online samples) you may have already published would also be welcomed.