Senior Writer
LOCATION
Chicago-Water Tower Campus
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in a related field, 2-3 years of relevant experience in a not-for-profit organization, strong writing and editing skills across various mediums, excellent communication, creativity, and project management abilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead storytelling content development that demonstrates Loyola's academic excellence, generate and curate stories for multiple media channels, collaborate with various stakeholders, ensure consistency in messaging and branding, and contribute to the research and writing of diverse communication materials.
INDUSTRY
Higher Education
SHORT DESCRIPTION
The Senior Writer will develop engaging storytelling content, support marketing initiatives, and collaborate across the University to enhance reputation and community engagement.
Position Details
- Take the lead on story generation, conducting a regular intake of ideas from internal stakeholders across the University to build out the editorial calendar with stories that appeal to a wide audience and show the larger impact of Loyola on individuals and communities.
- Support the University’s communications and marketing initiatives by developing relevant and engaging content for print and web communications in a style and tone that convey University-wide branding and enhance reputation, recruitment, retention, and relationships.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and sources across the University to create short- and long-form stories for multiple channels (magazines, web, social media) and a variety of audiences (students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, general community, etc.).
- Research and develop stories, including editing, review, and approval with appropriate stakeholders.
- Work with school- and unit-based marketing and communications staff to ensure their content aligns with University themes and priorities and that writing is consistent with Loyola’s style and tone.
- Consult with Creative and Multimedia Teams on visual assets to accompany stories; produced to deadline.
- Collaborate with the senior director of University branding, photographers/videographers, motion graphics artist, and web developers to optimize, re-purpose, and share content across multiple channels.
- Contribute to research and development of Op-eds, web content, and other written communication materials, as needed.
- Ensure consistent messaging and style across University messaging by proofreading and editing materials developed by other members of the Marketing and Communication team.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Must be comfortable writing for all mediums (i.e. print, web, radio, social media, internal and external communications, etc.).
- Must also be skilled in editing/proofreading copy in accordance with a style manual. Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style preferred.
- The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded communicator with a creative and consistent voice that captivates several audiences including prospective students, alumni, and the general public.
- Impeccable communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to handle several projects at once and prioritize work assignments in a fast- paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Skilled in collaboration, input, and the ability to work with a variety of people and departments across the University.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong, self-directed work ethic.
- Strong organization and project management skills.
- Creativity and ability to produce innovative and original ideas.
- High ethical standards and integrity required.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Internet and email applications.
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