Writer and Content Producer

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The Writer and Content Producer position reports to the Director, Institutional Content and will produce written content for Emerson’s digital-first news platform, internal newsletters, and digital and print magazines, tailored to current and prospective students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, and industry influencers. They will stay up-to-date on the evolving media landscape and focus on audience-first storytelling that advances the college’s brand and reputation and increases community and connection.


The Writer and Content Producer will create content covering topics including, but not limited to, campus announcements; student, faculty and alumni news and spotlights; faculty scholarship; and staff achievements for our internal newsletters, external news site, alumni magazine, and website. This is an important role that requires the ability to turn around content quickly and collaborate well with partners and stakeholders across the campus to tell stories that advance the college’s profile and strategic priorities. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Create content for our news page, newsletters and website.
• Create content for our alumni magazine and any supplemental publications.
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders across the campus to produce engaging, impactful content that advances the strategic priorities of both the college and the department.
• Conduct research and interviews as necessary.
• Draft other written materials as required.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
   

QUALIFICATIONS – Qualifications are deemed required or preferred and represent what is needed to effectively perform job.

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism, or a related field required.
• 3-5 years of professional writing experience required.
• Experience in a newsroom or a higher education setting preferred.
   

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES – May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with the job. 

• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required
• Professional writing and journalism skills
• Proficiency in WordPress
• Ability to adapt writing style to suit the medium of communication and the audience
• Creativity, and the ability to develop ideas for articles
• Excellent research and social media skills
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication skills and good interviewing skills
• Good collaborative skills

PHYSICAL ABILITIES – Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position is generally sedentary in nature, movement throughout the area is required from time to time.
• Ability to have continuous oral and written communication with co-workers and supervisors is essential.
• Repetitive movements, occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds, reaching, lifting, stooping and the ability to read a computer screen, detect color-coding and read fine print will be expected.

WORK ENVIRONMENT – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• General office conditions. Exposed to moderate noise levels

Disclaimer: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job duties described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

Compensation: $66,270.00 - $81,200.00 annually, commensurate with experience.

 

Grade of Position: S-23-08E

Employment Category: Regular

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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25

Division of Marketing and Communications

This position will be exclusively represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 888 for purposes of wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

In addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week. 

Emerson Employment Categories influence work schedules, benefits eligibility, and time off policies. Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible. Additional benefits, such as life and disability coverage and commuter offerings, are available.

Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.