Content Writer / Editor

Title:
1348-NN - Publications Coordinator

Business Title:
Content Writer / Editor

Location:

Employee Type:
Admin. Professional

Job Family:
Administrative Professional - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:
In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Vaccine or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/. Please contact HRS at hrs@wsu.edu or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.

Summary of Duties: Creates and edits content for publications, talking points, and other materials for administrative, event, and marketing purposes. Closely collaborates with the communications writing team, extension publications, and web services to deliver engaging and appealing content in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications:

Positions require a Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications or related field and two (2) years of professional level writing/editing experience which has included word processing computer applications and a demonstrated knowledge of graphic arts principles. A Master's degree in a relevant field may be substituted for up to (1) one year of the required experience.

Additional Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in a writing or marketing related field AND one to three (1-3) years of writing experience including the use of electronic media in marketing, print, broadcast news media, public relations, or a related field OR one to three (1-3) years of other relevant professional experience.
• Must have, or able to obtain, a valid driver's license by time.
• Writing and editing experience required, preferably as a writer or editor of web content
• Superior proofreading skills, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Proficient in Associated Press style.
• Experience publishing writing via website content management systems (WordPress preferred) and social media platforms (Facebook and Twitter preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and service customers directly.
• Must be self-motivated, a self-starter, organized, and planned.
• Advanced degree or continued education/certifications in (a) related field(s), especially electronic writing, digital media production, content marketing, and/or professional social media.
• Previous experience managing editorial and/or social media calendars.
• Experience in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in planning, writing, and formatting email marketing and outreach.
• Previous experience or training in copywriting for search engine optimization and/or leveraging Google Analytics to enhance copywriting approach.
• Previous experience or training in visual and/or graphic design.
• Familiarity or work with agricultural, natural resource, and related disciplines.
• Previous experience or training in writing web formatting code (especially HTML and CSS).

Additional Information:

Area/College: College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences
Department Name: Marketing and Communications
City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164
Department Link: CAHNRS Communications | Washington State University
Monthly Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
FTE: 100%
Permanent/Temporary/Project: Permanent
Screening Begin Date: January 21, 2022 and will remain open until filled
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.
Applicant Instructions: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application

Please submit writing samples within the cover letter section.

Required Documents: Resume and Cover Letter

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Content-Writer---Editor_R-3931

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.





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