Writer

About York College of Pennsylvania:

Established in 1787, York College of Pennsylvania is a private, four-year college located in the city of York, a hub of arts and industry between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Housed on 190 picturesque acres, the college is known for its focus on experiential learning and community engagement, serving over 4,000 undergraduate and 300+ graduate students in more than 70 baccalaureate majors, along with 20+ graduate and professional programs. Deeply rooted in the liberal arts and recognized for excellence in its professional nursing, business, engineering, and education programs, York is ranked among the nation's top 50 Best Value Schools by U.S. News. The College's robust recreation and athletics program is among the best in the region, and is home to 23 NCAA III Division sports teams and 30+ intramural sports. A Princeton Review Best Northeastern College, York prides itself on its experienced, engaged faculty; its high-impact and student-centric philosophy; and its long-standing commitment to affordability and accessibility.

York College is committed to building a diverse college community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply .


Job Description:

The position will be responsible for serving as a writer for York College Magazine and additional projects, (e.g., campaign communication projects, contributing news and features), as assigned. The Writer position will write and edit digital content to meet deadlines, including last-minute news, features, spotlights/profiles, and copy for pages that represent York College's programs, services, and people, ensuring quality, consistency, and accuracy. The position will work closely with colleagues in the Communications team and other YCP departments to complete writing and communications assignments for varied audiences including alumni, donors, and the campus community. The position will copyedit, fact-check, and proofread material as assigned.


Requirements:

The candidate should have a bachelor's degree in a related field (i.e., communications, journalism, English) and one to three years of relevant writing experience. Additionally, the candidate should demonstrate exemplary writing and reporting skills, adaptable for a range of purposes, including, but not limited to, media, internal communication, magazine, Web, marketing, and fundraising.

The candidate should have excellent proofreading and copyediting skills; the ability to communicate effectively and creatively, both verbally and in writing; thorough knowledge of English language, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage. The candidate should have a thorough knowledge of AP Style; able to learn and apply the York College Style Guide to appropriate writing. The candidate should also have the ability to manage large-scope projects.

The candidate should have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the College's leaders as well as students, faculty, staff, donors, alumni, and the general public, in part to conduct effective interviews for stories. The candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with diverse individuals and groups. The candidate must also demonstrate the ability to establish and meet deadlines, and to work effectively with a team and in an independent manner. The candidate should also possess knowledge of technology such as Workzone and PhotoShelter.


Additional Information:

York College of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a copy of York College's Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Campus Safety or visit the website: Annual Security Report


Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should electronically submit a cover letter, resume, contact information for three references, along with three samples of writing.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications should be received by May 30, 2022