Senior Editor/Writer Job at Virginia in Fairfax

Department: Col of Humanities and Soc Science

Classification: Public Relations & Mktg Spec 4

Job Category: Classified Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Pay Band: 05

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) is a hub of intellectual dynamism and diversity, a locus of local and global civic engagement, and an access point to educational excellence for individuals of all backgrounds. CHSS prepares students exceptionally well for economically successful and civically engaged lives.

About the Position:

The Senior Editor/Writer leads the writing and editorial function for the college's digital communications, including its bi-monthly e-newsletter. The position aims to extend the college's reputation by supporting and telling the CHSS story.

Responsibilities:

Content Curation and Creation

• Develops and executes a storytelling approach aligned with the CHSS strategic plan;
• Engages communicators and faculty to educate them about storytelling strategies;
• Meets with department delegates to develop stories and content calendars;
• Directs and collaborates with content experts and college leadership in content creation.

Sharing Content

• Develops content for the CHSS website, social media, and publications;
• Sources and reports key stories from faculty, staff, students, and alumni;
• Assists with speechwriting and internal communications;
• Manages relevant sections of the website.

Internal Communications

• Manages and publishes the college's bi-weekly newsletter;
• Ensures content strategy aligns with the Dean's goals;
• Publishes the newsletter electronically twice a month.

Brand Development

• Develops and implements the CHSS brand consistently across materials.

Event Support

• Promotes CHSS faculty expertise to potential graduate students;
• Incorporates external content into CHSS marketing channels;
• Monitors and updates the CHSS website and landing pages.

Other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Extensive experience in writing and editing;
• Experience in communications plans and media relations;
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills;
• Proficiency in project management tools;
• Team player with an understanding of liberal arts and higher education;
• Ability to use CHSS visual branding guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field;
• Experience in higher education is preferred.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Senior Editor/Writer at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Include three professional references, a Cover Letter, Resume, and Writing Sample/Portfolio.

Posting Open Date: December 16, 2024

For Full Consideration, Apply by: January 31, 2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

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