Content Marketing Specialist (Writing/Editing Specialist)
Indiana University

Department

OVPDEI MARKETING AND COMMUNICA (UA-MRKT-IUBLA)

Department Information

The Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (OVPDEI) partners with each of Indiana University's (IU) campuses to create a learning environment that advocates access, success, respect, equity, inclusiveness, and community for all. We strive to be a globally diverse university community where inclusive excellence is embraced, fostered, and celebrated, and faculty, staff, and students are inspired to achieve their full potential.

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Writes and edits clear, engaging marketing copy and content for print and digital media and various channels.
• Fact checks, proofreads, and edits.
• Coordinates with team to bring projects from concept to completion.
• Optimizes content through editing and repurposing existing materials.
• Manages and publishes content in IU's content management systems.
• Helps maintain IU's content standards, style guides, compliance, and voice and tone.
• Manages and implements feedback.
• Keeps up with copywriting and content development trends.
• Regularly researches relevant subject matter to increase knowledge in area(s) of specialty, including information on various marketing channels (print, online, electronic, email, social media, and direct mail).
• Participates in team-based marketing planning to align strategies and deadlines across various concurrent projects and initiatives.
• Collaborates with users of various software programs and creative platforms to create and deliver content and marketing materials in multiple formats to a variety of audiences.

General Responsibilities

• Writes and edits clear, informative written content for various communications needs, audiences, and publication formats.
• Independently corrects basic and complex grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, and syntax errors and performs edits that improve overall writing quality of communications and ensure alignment with university mission, strategies, objectives, and brand guidelines.
• Performs reviews of peer writing to ensure grammar, quality, tone, and level of depth are sufficient; may also review against requirements for specific publications, including content, length, brand guidelines, and deadline specifications.
• Regularly consults with writers, printers, faculty, staff, and/or other stakeholders to ensure adherence to writing and publications deadlines.
• Plans, develops, and publishes internal and external communications.
• Drafts sample communications to be reviewed with manager at project deadline checkpoints.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, public relations, or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• Related experience

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Ability to work within tight time frames and meet strict deadlines
• Demonstrates familiarity with correct style and ability to write, edit, and proof text, including ability to read for content and correct accordingly

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$50,000 - $53,000 per year

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Core

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Marketing & Communications

Job Family: Writing & Editing
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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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