Job Description

SUMMARY

We are seeking an enthusiastic, persuasive, and inspiring Content Writer & Storyteller to join CIIS' Office of Strategic Communications & Relations. You will be responsible for collaborating with internal and external constituents to develop, research, write, and edit a variety of communication materials, including for the University website, stories, features, profiles, brochures, email campaigns, advertising/marketing materials, newsletters, handbooks, social media platforms, campus-wide messaging, University blogs and publications, and other print and digital entities as needed.

You're excited about this opportunity because your time will be filled with...

• Writing, writing, and more writing. We will depend on you to tell soul-stirring stories for prospective and current students, alumni, donors, the Board of Trustees, University partners and constituents, among others.
• Speaking in a confident, coherent, and compelling voice that is resonant with CIIS' mission, values, and Commitments.
• Editing with precision and purpose. Your keen eye for detail is matched only with your ability to identify "kernels of truth," the "really-real," and "must-haves," and cut through and/or let go of the rest.
• Enhancing the relevance and impact of intended messaging.
• Taking complex thoughts and making them accessible for diverse audiences.
• Operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Continuous improvement.
• Purpose-filled work.

Specific duties include:

• Developing and researching ideas for written publication/communication on high visibility and complex topics.
• Articulating goals and vision in a way that is understandable to various audiences.
• Identifying key information, messages, and topics clearly and credibly.
• Developing supplemental materials to support written communication.
• Maintaining contacts with key sources to identify story themes and events for promotion.
• Managing complex writing projects and meeting deadlines.
• Sourcing, researching, writing, and editing communications, publications, or reports.
• Appealing to audiences that are both broad and specialized.
• Executing communication strategies that will best serve the University.
• Editing all elements for style, substance and organization.
• Organizing text so that it's consistent in tone, format, grammar, and message.
• Copy editing, fact checking, and quality assurance.
• Providing text development and maintaining web pages and/or other forms of electronic communication.
• Assisting the Media Relations groups with developing and writing timely features, op-ed pieces, letters to the editor, and other University content.
• Ensuring standards for content are consistent and well-documented.
• Maintaining the consistency of the University brand across all visual communications.
• Collaborating with University departments and offices on assignments as needed.

Qualifications - What We're Looking For:

Education / Training

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, English, or related field, and/or relevant experience.
• Solid marketing writing experience (digital and email campaigns a plus).
• Preference for higher education (or education generally), or nonprofit background.
• Working knowledge of content management systems is a plus.
• Proven experience writing for publication.

Skills

• Master storyteller, with hearts and smarts.
• Solid command of editorial, grammatical, writing skills and techniques and style guides (AP, APA, Chicago).
• Demonstrated creative thinker in developing editorial content and solutions to marketing and communication challenges.
• Self-starter, with a can-do, positive, collaborative attitude, who is organized and detail-oriented with superb planning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent at prioritizing, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Superb interpersonal skills - you excel at working alone and as part of a larger team.
• Ability to interview faculty, students, alumni, staff, and administration in a professional manner.
• Exercise excellent judgment; is diplomatic and tactful.
• Shows discretion and confidentiality.
• Good sense of humor.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• The incumbent exercises expertise in related health, wellbeing, consciousness, spirituality subjects and an understanding of the audience.

If this is you, we want to hear from you!

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WAGES AND BENEFITS

$62,000 to $70,000 (depending on experience and location). CCIS offers a comprehensive benefits package.

NOTES TO CANDIDATE

• Working Conditions - Duties are primarily performed in an office environment at a desk or computer terminal, typically Monday through Friday.
• Background Check - Due to the sensitivity and requirements of this position, you should expect to undergo and be cleared of an employment background/criminal check, if extended an offer for employment. You may also be asked to provide proof of educational degree(s), licenses, or credentials pertinent to the position. If your job requires driving on behalf of CIIS you will be required to provide proof of a valid driver's license.
• Visa Sponsorship - Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Relocation Assistance - This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

CIIS strives to cultivate and preserve a culture of inclusion and belonging as part of its Seven Commitments. More than accept difference, we honor and celebrate our staff's diversity of experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community creates and maintains working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, accessible, and welcoming.

CIIS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an open, fair, inclusive, non-discriminatory environment for all individuals across differences of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, socio- economic status, ethnicity, age, physical ability, or medical condition. We seek to increase the presence, representation, and inclusion of U.S. historically under-represented people of color, international, bilingual, and bicultural students, faculty, and staff; and, to provide an environment that will attract and retain individuals identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and intersex (LGBTQQI+). CIIS is committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.