University Communications Specialist - Editorial Services
Georgia Southern University - Statesboro, Georgia, United States, 30458Work at Georgia Southern University
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275193Location:
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RegularAbout UsJoin Our Team at Georgia Southern! Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.LocationStatesboro Campus - Statesboro, GADepartment InformationUniversity Communications and MarketingJob SummaryThe University Communications Specialist - Editorial Services creates engaging content and messages for a variety of platforms to tell the University story. Support University marketing and communications efforts.ResponsibilitiesWrite and edit stories, press releases and other content for media and public relations efforts, the university magazine, marketing, and other university promotional materials including publications, brochures, websites, ads and other printed and digital materials.Establish and maintain relationships with administrators, faculty, staff and students for news gathering and source development.Coordinate photography, videography and design for a wide variety of publications and other sources. (i.e., web, social media, news)Manage and develop writing projects, presentations and speeches.Support planning, development and coordination of both internal and external communications projects.Assist various units and departments in creating and delivering news and information to internal and external populations.Required QualificationsEducational RequirementsBachelor's Degree in English, Communication Arts, Journalism, Marketing or related fieldRequired ExperienceThree (3) or more years of related work experiencePreferred QualificationsAdditional Preferred QualificationsDemonstrated ability to write for different platforms and audiencesPreferred ExperienceEstablished portfolio of writing experienceExperience with coordinating videography, photography and other creative servicesProposed Salary$46,513 - $50,000This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basisRequired Documents to AttachResumeCover LetterTwo (2) Professional ReferencesKnowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesABILITIESConsistently exhibit engaging customer serviceAbility to support various constituencies served by the UniversityProven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific positionAbility to effectively multi-taskKNOWLEDGEAdhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student successSKILLSEffective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skillsAttentive to detailProven proficiency with writing and editing media materialApply Before DateAugust 22, 2024Application review may begin on July 31, 2024.Contact InformationFor more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.Equal Employment OpportunityGeorgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.Other InformationMust be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.May be required to maneuver items weighing up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodationBackground Check
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