Marketing Writer/Editor

About the role

The Marketing Writer/Editor position at Mount St. Mary’s University plays a crucial role in enhancing the university's visibility and image through various written and digital mediums.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit copy for a variety of audiences including prospective students, parents, alumni, donors, employees, and friends of the university.
• Create and develop copy for admissions and advancement marketing materials such as print publications, email, social media, video scripts, and other channels.
• Serve as a contributing writer for Mount Magazine, the University’s alumni magazine, in partnership with the Communications Coordinator.
• Manage and update content for the Mount News Center, including web copy maintenance for program pages, FAQ pages, and other evergreen content.
• Cover campus events through news articles, recaps, and event-specific social media content.
• Update and manage Mount Messenger, the University’s employee and student-facing daily newsletter.
• Update and manage Around the Mount, the monthly alumni e-newsletter.
• Ensure all work meets University brand standards and is factually accurate, timely, and error-free.
• Proofread and edit marketing and communications materials.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, marketing, communications or related field. 1-3 years of journalism, public relations, and/or marketing experience.
• Experience writing web content and working in marketing and communications preferred.
• Experience working with content management systems and HTML preferred.
• Outstanding writing, editing and proofreading skills and familiarity with AP Style.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and work effectively under deadlines.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of staff members and campus partners.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Basic photography skills.

Pay

$44,000 to $46,000/year (Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.)

Schedule

This full-time position includes a comprehensive benefits package, featuring annual, holiday, and sick leave. The University offers a generous suite of benefits, including tuition remission for both graduate and undergraduate courses at Mount St. Mary’s University, an employer-sponsored retirement contribution, and a robust paid time off program. For a complete list of employee benefits, please visit: https://inside.msmary.edu/more/human-resources/index.html