Indiana University · 1 week ago
Writing/Editing Specialist, VPSSEIE
Bloomington, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$70K/yr - $75K/yr
5+ years expIndiana University is dedicated to advancing its mission through data-driven marketing and communications that support student success and enrollment. The Writing/Editing Specialist will lead the creation and editorial direction of high-impact content, translating complex university processes into accessible messaging while ensuring brand alignment and compliance with editorial standards.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Leads the creation and editorial direction of high-impact student-facing content across the enrollment and student success lifecycle, ensuring clarity, consistency, and brand alignment
Translates complex university processes and policies into accessible, student-centered messaging for multi-channel distribution (email, web, print, SMS, video, and social)
Serves as the lead editor for major Vice President for Student Success, Enrollment and Institutional Effectiveness (VPSSEIE) initiatives, maintaining editorial standards, inclusive language, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant writing practices
Collaborates with strategists, designers, and customer relationship management (CRM) partners to develop narrative-driven communication journeys and manage high-volume, multi-stakeholder content workflows
Uses analytics, feedback, and audits to continuously improve message quality, accuracy, and student engagement
Writes and edits clear, informative written content for various communications needs, audiences, and publication formats, assessing for relevance, accuracy, and appropriateness; tailors the degree of copyediting to a project's specific needs
Independently corrects basic and complex grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, and syntax errors and performs edits that improve overall writing quality of communications and ensure alignment with university mission, strategies, objectives, and brand and accessibility guidelines
Performs reviews of peer writing to ensure grammar, quality, tone, and level of depth are sufficient; may also review against requirements for specific publications, including content, length, brand guidelines, and deadline specifications
Regularly consults with writers, printers, faculty, staff, and/or other stakeholders to ensure adherence to writing and publications deadlines
Identifies user and audience needs, analyzes usage of existing content in order to identify content gaps, and identifies the appropriate delivery platform; plans, develops, and publishes internal and external communications
Develops editorial calendars and localized guidelines; may ensure others adhere to deadlines and guidelines
Drafts sample communications to be reviewed with manager and/or peers at project deadline checkpoints
May provide guidance to other Writing/Editing Specialists
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, public relations, or related field
5 years in related field
Proficient in written and verbal communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Possesses a high degree of initiative
Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
Ability to work within tight time frames and meet strict deadlines
Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
Demonstrated familiarity with correct style and ability to write, edit, and proof text, including ability to read for content and correct accordingly
Demonstrated skill in resolving schedule, editorial, and production issues
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Company
Indiana University
Indiana University looked for ways to promote innovation while assisting students in building better futures.
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Nancy Paton
Vice President & Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
Aaron Neal
Deputy CIO
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