Coordinator for Online and Print Communications

Description:

Title: Coordinator for Online and Print Communications
Division Name: University Advancement
Department: University Marketing & Communications

Job Summary

This position operates under the directives of the University editorial and visual standards manuals and works closely with the Associate Director for Strategic Communications to plan, develop, and implement marketing strategies for the University with an emphasis on those related to print and online communications. Responsible for the proper execution and integrity of online communication pieces. Also works with writers, editors, photographers, and production staff to ensure desired outcome of final project. This position also is responsible for interviewing individuals and writing feature stories used across external university publications and social media platforms to reach specific audiences that include alumni, retirees, prospective students and their families, donors, and friends.
The position deals with a variety of members of the campus community.

This position works closely with the Editorial director, Associate Director, and Social Media Coordinators to produce online communications for flagship channels. As a key member of the editorial and online communications team, this position oversees various aspects of the News system, including University Marketing and Communications News blog. Additionally, this position maintains editorial consistency through extensive editing of projects that are completed within University Marketing and Communications.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/ 

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/ 

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$60,000 - $67,000 annual, commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in communications or a closely related field.
2. Three (3) years of full-time or part-time equivalent professional level experience in communications, journalism, or writing related fields that must have included feature writing and copy editing.
3. Ability to provide strategic leadership to help unify online communications across campus.
4. Strong feature writing and copy-editing skills.
5. Familiarity with Associated Press style.
5. Demonstrated copyediting and proofing skills.
6. Ability to develop communications plans for social media and online publications.
7. Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
8. Demonstrated ability to manage staff and students.
8. Demonstrated ability to lead long-term multimedia projects.
9. Ability to work within a committee structure and in partnership with multiple clients/offices on any given project.
10. Ability to take and edit photos.
11. Experience with social media posting and monitoring.

Work Hours

Core work hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Occasional night and weekend assignments required

Contact Information for Applicants

Breanna Crippen
Human Resources
309-438-8315
bcplese@ilstu.edu 

Important Information for Applicants

For a complete description and to ensure consideration, please apply on the ISU Jobs website.

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