Greater Chicago Midwest HERC

Job Description:

• Develops media materials, which includes drafting press releases, advisories, op-eds, and pitches.
• Creates media lists and conducts reporter outreach to secure coverage of the College and its priorities in news outlets including, but not limited to major announcements, trends, showcasing College staff/faculty as thought leaders, highlighting unique events and other features to showcase the undergraduate experience.
• Researches and writes feature articles about student life, academics, student achievements, and news for the College website.
• Updates the Collegeâ™s public calendar and social media channels.
• Assists with other areas of communications in the College and its partners as needed, with an eye to highlighting supports available to undergraduates.
• Distributes mass emails of major announcements and helps facilitate email communications between the Dean of Students office and College students and families.
• Accomplishes assigned duties through two or more of the following: written communications; visual/graphic media, which may include Web site development and maintenance; speeches and personal contact. The incumbent is still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills.
• Continues to build higher level knowledge of the University, processes and customers.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• 2-4 years of experience in journalism, public relations, or communications.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and news judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal skills and work both independently and as part of a team.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• References Contact Information (3) (required
• Writing Sample (required)

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