Writer/Editor, Office of Communications

Suffolk University is excited to announce a career opportunity as a Writer/Editor in the Division of Communications!

Working within OMC, the Writer/Editor will play a critical role in helping to drive Suffolk Universitys institutional brand and strategic goals forward through the development of innovative and targeted copywriting. This person in this position will craftcontent that informs, compels, promotes, engages, and influences our audiences including prospective and current students and families, influencers, faculty and staff, the Boston community, and especially alumni. A key focus of this position will be to support alumni engagement and fundraising through the creation of interesting and emotionally engaging content about the Suffolk community, the power of philanthropy, and the success of the University. This position will produce communications for use across the marketing spectrum, from digital, to print collateral, and other advertising and communications platforms.

The qualified candidate will be a smart, creative writer who will work closely with a cross-functional team to develop strategically inspired ideas. S/he/They must be willing and able to do the groundwork necessary to craft well-conceived, fully informed contentdiving into research, meeting with and interviewing stakeholders, cultivating an in-depth understanding of the subject matter. The Writer/Editor will conceptualize, write, revise, edit, and proofread digital and print projects that drive and support the brand vision and deliver on strategic institutional goals. This person must be able to produce long and short copy, scripts, and social posts, and craft impactful headlines.

Primary/Principal Responsibilities:

60%

Conceptualize, write and edit compelling content that conveys the institution's brand message

Write and edit for marketing campaigns that deliver on strategy and meet project objectives

Craft copyappropriate to channel and format,including emails, landing pages, websites, social media, direct mail, advertising, etc., as well asdesign and intended audience

Second-edit and proofread projects, as needed

30%

Apply writing strategies for the digital world, integrating SEO best practices into all web content Proactively identify content gaps and inconsistencies in University communications Collaborate with the OMC and OPA editorial teams and other University communications colleagues toensure appropriate and consistent usage ofUniversity brand voice and tone and in the establishment, maintenance, and education of editorial standards/style

10%

Follow trends in communication, marketing, advancement, and higher education, to identify those that may impact or influence the departments work Work with the OMC team to meet University needs;performing other duties as assigned

Requirements/Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in marketing, advertising, journalism or communication; graduate degree preferred 5+ years marketing communication experience, preferably in higher education; agency experience is also valuable Proven content writing and copywriting experience across all mediums Experience with digital marketing tactics, including SEO, email marketing, content marketing and web analytics Excellent research and interviewing skills Exceptional attention to detail and strong listening skills Highly organized, flexible and able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy Proficient in Microsoft Office and other collaboration, content management, and asset management systems Strong writing portfolio that demonstrates creativity, understanding of audience, breadth and depth of expertise, and attention to detail

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