Information Writer 2 - 500864

About the role

This position will develop, maintain, and update content of high-level recruitment, engagement and reputation-building messaging on behalf of the University. Working in collaboration with individuals responsible for content strategy and management, they will ensure that content adheres to strategy and brand messaging.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update content of high-level recruitment, engagement and reputation-building messaging on behalf of the University.
• Ensure that content adheres to strategy and brand messaging.
• Craft sound content that reflects a consistent style, voice, and tone, and is aligned with the University’s brand.
• Work collaboratively with Marketing and Communications strategists and other department leaders to develop content and serve as a resource for other content creators within the UToledo community.
• Contribute clear, compelling content across a wide range of channels, from marketing campaigns and web copy to storytelling features.
• Elevate the quality of content at every level and ensure the University’s voice is consistent and distinctive.

Requirements

• Two Year Degree in journalism, English, creative writing, marketing, or related field required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of work experience in writing and editing content to brand standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the willingness to explore new tools.
• Flexibility to think strategically and generate ideas for content that includes all forms of media, including written copy, videos, photography, graphics, etc.
• Knowledge of marketing and brand messaging.
• Strong writing, storytelling, editing and proofreading skills, including knowledge of and ability to adhere to Associated Press and University style guidelines.
• A combination of strong conceptual thinking and strategic skills with an ability to understand customer needs, motivations and behaviors and translate them into focused content that achieves university goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to think long-term and short-term; to manage regular content updates, as well as develop long-term messaging strategies.
• Resourceful self-starter who can work independently and translate feedback and direction into successful solutions in a timely manner.
• A high degree of professionalism and strong work ethic coupled with a sense of responsibility, ability to manage sensitive information and integrity.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, tight time constraints and periodic high-volume circumstances.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – verbal and written; can interact with all levels of an organization.

Qualifications

• Two Year Degree in journalism, English, creative writing, marketing, or related field required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of work experience in writing and editing content to brand standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the willingness to explore new tools.
• Flexibility to think strategically and generate ideas for content that includes all forms of media, including written copy, videos, photography, graphics, etc.
• Knowledge of marketing and brand messaging.
• Strong writing, storytelling, editing and proofreading skills, including knowledge of and ability to adhere to Associated Press and University style guidelines.
• A combination of strong conceptual thinking and strategic skills with an ability to understand customer needs, motivations and behaviors and translate them into focused content that achieves university goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to think long-term and short-term; to manage regular content updates, as well as develop long-term messaging strategies.
• Resourceful self-starter who can work independently and translate feedback and direction into successful solutions in a timely manner.
• A high degree of professionalism and strong work ethic coupled with a sense of responsibility, ability to manage sensitive information and integrity.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, tight time constraints and periodic high-volume circumstances.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – verbal and written; can interact with all levels of an organization.

Skills

• Strong writing, storytelling, editing and proofreading skills, including knowledge of and ability to adhere to Associated Press and University style guidelines.
• Knowledge of marketing and brand messaging.
• Flexibility to think strategically and generate ideas for content that includes all forms of media, including written copy, videos, photography, graphics, etc.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to think long-term and short-term; to manage regular content updates, as well as develop long-term messaging strategies.
• Resourceful self-starter who can work independently and translate feedback and direction into successful solutions in a timely manner.
• A high degree of professionalism and strong work ethic coupled with a sense of responsibility, ability to manage sensitive information and integrity.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, tight time constraints and periodic high-volume circumstances.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – verbal and written; can interact with all levels of an organization.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement for employees and eligible dependents.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical, dependent care, and transit expenses.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Employee assistance program.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.

Pay

$19.66 per hour

Schedule

Shift: 1
Start Time: 8:15 am
End Time: 5:00 pm