EOE Statement:
Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
Job Type/Schedule:
This position is full-time and works approximately 40 hours per week.
Department Name/Job Location:
This position is in the Department of Surgery Business Services Organization. The position is located at the Mid Campus Center. This position is for the Medical School Campus.
Essential Functions:
POSITION SUMMARY: Content writer to develop blog posts, newsletters, web copy and marketing materials. A strong storyteller with a keen eye for detail. Will develop content to support communications on behalf of the Department’s individual divisions and areas. This position requires a high level of creativity, as well as the ability to use data-driven insights to write better industry-related material. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Long forum writing such as blog posts, newsletters, annual reports, etc.
- Short forum copy for marketing materials and internal documents.
- Editing department communications content pieces including social media posts, web copy, and branded content.
- Studies specifications and prototypes of software, operating procedures, sequence and operating detail.
- Organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards and department guidelines.
- Reviews materials and recommends revisions or changes.
- Maintains records and files of work and revisions.
- Lays out material for publication.
- Assists with selection of illustration material.
Required Qualifications:
Equivalent of Bachelor’s degree in technical writing or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of experience in computer systems and applications preferred.
- Experienced technical writing, assembling, and editing communication materials in the medical or higher education sector.
- Proven writing skills in digital content and ability to contribute and collaborate within a team.
- Ability to write for different target audiences.
- Up to speed on the latest copy best practices across digital marketing channels.
Salary Range:
The hiring range for this position is $39,894 - $50,898 annually.
Pre-Employment Screening:
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. Current employees applying for a new position within the university may be subject to this requirement. The screenings will include a criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits:
This position is eligible for full-time benefits. Please click the following link to view a summary of benefits: https://wustl.box.com/s/8wkhs25yssf0775x9d6nd6vqa7obpth7
Internal Applicant Instruction:
This position is grade G08.
Please attach a copy of your most current signed performance evaluation (completed within the last 18 months) to your online account. If you have not received a performance evaluation, you may provide two current signed letters of recommendation (written within the last 18 months), preferably to include one letter from either a current or recent former supervisor. To attach these documents, go to: My Career Tools, Add Attachment, Attachment Type – Performance Reviews or Letters of Recommendation. |
