Iowa State University is hiring: Writing and Media Relations in Ames

Position Title: Writing and Media Relations

Job Group: Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in journalism, communications, public relations or related field
• Experience in storytelling, feature writing and/or brand content
• Experience leading and/or contributing to project management
• Experience communicating complex and detailed topics

Job Description:

Strategic Relations and Communications, the central communications and marketing unit at Iowa State, is looking for an experienced communications professional who excels in writing for internal and external audiences across various communication and marketing channels. The ideal candidate will demonstrate outstanding writing and communication abilities, coupled with a strong sense of innovation, professionalism, and leadership. This role requires someone who can work independently, manage time, make informed decisions, and contribute to a team environment.

This position offers the opportunity to write about Iowa State's impact and achievements from groundbreaking university research to campus initiatives to inspiring student success stories. You'll be joining a highly collaborative team that supports the university's mission by sharing stories of innovation, teaching and extension and outreach.

Job duties include:

• Generating news and feature stories to uplift university priorities and brand
• Pitching stories and facilitating interview requests with Iowa State experts
• Contributing to social media efforts
• Contributing to or leading team projects in support of strategic initiatives
• Collaborating with communication and marketing professionals across campus
• Coordinating visual elements (photography, video, etc.) to support stories
• Reviewing, proofreading and fact-checking content

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

The selected candidate will be hired under the Communication Specialist II job profile.

Level Guidelines:

Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals. Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems. Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests. May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff. May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity. Provides guidance to students.

Appointment Type: Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12 Month Work Period

Time Type: Full time

Pay Grade: PS807

Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans, generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans, onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa), life insurance and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, various voluntary benefits and discounts, employee assistance program, wellbeing program. Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Original Posting Date: January 28, 2025

Posting Close Date: February 4, 2025

Job Requisition Number: R16291