Grinnell College · 4 hours ago
Senior Writer/Writer
Grinnell, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelGrinnell College is a top-ranking private liberal arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. They are seeking a Senior Writer/Writer to join their Communications and Marketing department, contributing to enrollment, philanthropic, and brand positioning through creative storytelling. The role involves producing high-quality content, editing, brand management, and consulting with stakeholders to develop strategic communication plans.
EducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Content creation: produce high quality content that maintains College identity and brand standards. Write material for the College’s flagship publication, the Grinnell Magazine, its online newsroom, admissions and philanthropic publications, and its website
Editing: edit content and provide feedback to other content producers across the College
Brand management: ensure brand, identity and quality standards in all content development
Content Strategy: analyze readership and continually improve content to meet strategic objectives
Consult with stakeholders and contribute to the development of multichannel strategic communication plans
Qualification
Required
Versatile writer who enjoys working in a collaborative, mission-driven academic environment
Ability to produce high quality content that maintains College identity and brand standards
Experience writing material for publications such as magazines, online newsrooms, admissions and philanthropic publications, and websites
Editing skills to edit content and provide feedback to other content producers
Ability to ensure brand, identity and quality standards in all content development
Experience analyzing readership and improving content to meet strategic objectives
Ability to consult with stakeholders and contribute to the development of multichannel strategic communication plans
Submission of a resume and cover letter when applying
Submission of a writing sample—such as a blog post, magazine article, or essay—of at least 500 words
Submission of a brief description of your writing process, including your interaction with editors and stakeholders
Company
Grinnell College
Grinnell College is a liberal arts college that has academic programs, diverse and engaged student body, and focus on social responsibility.
Founded in 1846
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.05MKey Investors
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
2023-01-10Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Autumn Wilke
Associate Chief Diversity Officer for Disability Resources
Dave Robinson
Chief Information Officer
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