Editor/Copywriter

Term: September 2020 – July 2021

Main Responsibilities

• Writing all the copy for the society (e.g. captions for social media posts, blogs, newsletters, website content, editing written content, etc.)

• Attend regular meetings and work closely with colleagues
• Proactively keep the head informed on task progress
• Actively engage with the society

Skills and Abilities

• Great written communication skills
• Plans ahead and works in a systematic and organised way
• Initiates action and takes responsibility
• Supports others and shows respect and positive regard for others in social situations
• Works well in situations requiring openness to ideas and experiences
• Be able to think analytically in order to get to the heart of complex problems and issues
• Communicates and networks effectively by relating to others in a confident and relaxed manner
• Manage university work and pressure from TEDxAstonUniversity

Knowledge

• A good grasp of copywriting

Attitudes and Behaviours

• Willing to engage in whatever way is needed
• Positive
• Determined
• Conscientious
• Open to new experiences and ideas
• Proactive
• Altruistic
• Patient
• Flexible
• Resilient
• Active listening
• Eager to learn
• Creative
• Reliable
• Disciplined