Job Description
Location : Nashua
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300077
Division: University Advancement
Department: Marketing and Communications
Opening Date: 07/23/2024
Description Rivier University is now accepting applications for a Staff Writer to join their team. The Staff Writer for the Marketing & Communications office will strive to advance the University's marketing and communications strategy through effective writing for a variety of marketing and recruitment publications, public relations, social media, and online content. Through effective and creative copy writing, this position will provide support for the University's recruitment-focused marketing efforts and advancement strategies, as well as the mission of the University.
Duties and Responsibilities - Serve as the University's primary writer-write copy for marketing and recruitment publications and projects, the University magazine, public relations, social media, and the website.
- Serve as media liaison, identify public relations opportunities, write press releases, and disseminate news stories to the media on a timely basis.
- Monitor press release distribution and media placement performance and provide daily reports.
- Interview a variety of University constituents for profiles, feature stories, and take photographs.
- Edit and proofread a variety of marketing and communications content for accuracy and style.
- Proactively review and monitor the University's website using a web-based content management system, ensuring that content is engaging, current, and accurate.
- Post upcoming events and information to the website in a timely manner.
- Monitor the University's online and social media presences, ensuring that information, guides, and directories are current and effective.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications - Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of professional writing experience in a marketing and communications environment. Preference will be given to candidates with higher education writing experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills and use of Microsoft Office.
- Excellent writing skills, both for print and online formats. Must be able to write and edit quickly with attention to detail.
- Demonstrated experience writing for a mix of marketing publications is required.
- Exceptional customer service and interpersonal communication skills; ability to deal effectively with a wide range of University constituents.
- Ability to multi-task a volume of projects while meeting deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience working with website content management software and managing social media pages/communities.
- Must be able to work some evenings and weekends as required to cover events.
Supplemental Information Applicants are encouraged to submit 1-3 pieces of writing or a website link attached to their cover letter for consideration. These can include articles, essays, features, or any other writing that showcases your skills and experience relevant to the publishing industry.
In addition to a competitive salary, Rivier University offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage, employer paid life and disability plans, retirement plan with employer match, Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, holidays, educational assistance benefits, employee assistance program (EAP) and a variety of additional discounts and services.
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