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Penn State University · 20 hours ago

Part-Time Editorial Assistant

Penn State University Park

Full-time, Part-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a part-time Editorial Assistant to support the Eberly College of Science’s Office of Communications in branding and storytelling efforts. The role involves editing, fact-checking, and coordinating the production of various publications and ensuring compliance with university branding guidelines.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Edit, fact-check, and coordinate the production/distribution of articles, feature stories, promotional materials, newsletter, and other publications created by the college’s Office of Communications

Ensure that all promotional materials (flyers, brochures, posters, email marketing, invitations, etc.) created by college units meet University editorial style and branding guidelines as the college’s University Brand Review (UBR) process representative

Review and approve information submitted for inclusion on the college events calendar and posting to the college website

Conduct benchmarking, background research, and information gathering for priority college communications and talking points

Qualification

ProofreadingProject ManagementMicrosoft OfficeAdobe InDesignCanvaResearch SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailTeam Collaboration

Required

Proven proofreading experience

Proven editing experience

Proven project management experience

Keen attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as a member of a dynamic team

Ability to communicate in a positive, professional, and collaborative manner with colleagues and external stakeholders

Demonstrated appreciation and understanding of diverse audiences and communities

Preferred

Degree and/or experience in an English-, journalism-, or communications-related field

Strong familiarity with the Associated Press Stylebook

Strong familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style

Familiarity with Penn State's brand editorial style and visual identity standards

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat

Proficiency in InDesign

Proficiency in Canva

Company

Penn State University

There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities.

Founded in 1855

University Park, pa, US

10001+ employees

http://psu.edu

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Hamza Jamjoom

Co-Founder - Arts & Architecture Student Council

Kara Pytko

Co-founder of Virtual Scientist Webinar Series

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