Writer

Classification Title:

Writer

Job Description:

This position is responsible for writing, editing and sharing various news and stories from across the College of Public Health and Health Professions (PHHP). This includes writing materials to be used on the college website, newsroom, printed publications, social media, and other channels. The Writer will collaborate with the Communications Director and other marketing and communications staff to produce and distribute content. The Writer will report to the Director of Communications.

Essential functions for the Writer position include:

Writing and editing newsroom stories that cover students, faculty, alumni, events and other news that celebrate and inform our readers. Will require collaboration with the college's Marketing and Communications (marcom) staff to manage content distribution, brand alignment and search engine optimization (SEO) objectives. Content will likely have associated elements such as thought leadership and reputation management that will require the Writer to incorporate content strategy objectives.

Assist with writing content for the college website. Working with the Director of Communications, support website copywriting for our college, departments, centers and other units.

Incorporate university and college brand messaging and style. Use online tools such as Word Press and MarketMuse to optimize, edit and publish copy that adheres to accessibility standards.

Collaborate with the Director of Communications to produce stories and content for the college's printed publications.

Produce email communications, including the monthly college e-newsletter, using software such as Mailster and SalesForce.