APPLY BY JANUARY 18, 2021.
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POSITION PURPOSE
Responsible for developing and writing content that inspires, educates, and engages university audiences, including university students, employees, alumni, professional associates, and community associates. The Content Writing & Editing Intern assists the University Marketing & Communications Manager and the entire team in bringing awareness of university stories, events, and happenings through high-quality written and digital content and distribution and tracking of digital communications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Marketing and Communications
- Research trending healthcare and higher education topics that support content for the university blog and news pages, magazine, and podcast.
- Write and develop high-quality articles and marketing content.
- Edit articles, internal messages, and other marketing content.
- Work with university students, employees, and alumni develop potential stories
- Assist in coordinating and distributing the university newsletters and magazine.
- Coordinate, develop, write, and edit content for the university magazine.
- Help monitor data from internal and external communications, including news, magazine, and newsletter viewings.
- Other Duties as Assigned
POSITION COMPETENCIES
● Communication
● Development of Self
● Job Knowledge/Skill Application
● Champions Innovation
● Drives for Results
● Collaboration
● Integrity
● Critical Thinking
● Initiative
● Student/Customer-Centeredness
● Develops & Inspires Others
● Develops Strategic Perspective
● Financial Accountability
WORKING REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or equivalent required; some college education preferred.
English/writing/journalism/marketing major preferred but all majors are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge:
Knowledge of communication and writing strategies.
Candidates should have a familiarity with writing style guides (with emphasis on Chicago and AP).
Experience Required:
1-2 years of experience writing in a professional setting.
Skills/Abilities:
Strong oral and written communication abilities.
Ability to use related hardware and software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office).
