| General Description: The content manager is responsible for managing, developing, writing, editing, and fact checking content for multiple university communications across various platforms including print, email, web, and social media, among others, all to support the university's visibility, brand awareness, and admission goals. The content manager is responsible for liaising with internal university clients, developing and coordinating strategic communications, and working with Marketing and Communications colleagues to leverage content for various outlets including the university's News Website and social media pages. The content manager will contribute stories to Illinois Tech Magazine, act as a reporter to research and write smart and informed content, be an excellent copyeditor and fact checker, have the ability to identify stories with the potential to receive earned media coverage, and also write compelling marketing copy. Department: Marketing and Communications Position Category: Full Time Education & Experience: A bachelor's degree is required for this position along with a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in communications, media, or a related field. Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills are required, as is advanced proficiency in AP Style and/or Chicago Manual of Style. Excellent reporting, interviewing, and fact checking skills are required, as is experience with project management. Experience in higher education, the nonprofit sector, and/or a science and technology setting is a bonus. Knowledge & Skills: The right person for the job will be—
Passionate about good editing, writing, and grammar
Able to think critically and creatively
Curious about the world
Detail oriented and willing to go the extra mile to ensure factual accuracy
Web savvy
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and working knowledge of Google Apps
Organized
Able to work well under deadline
Willing to work independently as well as collaboratively
Willing to take direction
Comfortable and have the skill set to go in person to investigate, interview, and draw out the details of stories ideas from faculty, students and upper administrationCandidates who are contacted for an interview may be required to take both a timed writing test and a timed copyediting test. In addition to vitae, candidates should provide work samples and references. |
