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Annie's Apothecary

Acupuncturist

Boerne, TX · On-site

Willingness to be a periodic contributing writer of general health (600-700 words) for a patient focused magazine, a plus. * We are a Christian-owned wellness practice seeking a licensed ...

Annie's Apothecary

Acupuncturist

Boerne, TX · On-site

Willingness to be a periodic contributing writer of general health (600-700 words) for a patient focused magazine, a plus. * We are a Christian-owned wellness practice seeking a licensed ...

Annie's Apothecary

Acupuncturist

Boerne, TX · On-site

Willingness to be a periodic contributing writer of general health (600-700 words) for a patient focused magazine, a plus. We are a Christian-owned wellness practice seeking a licensed acupuncturist ...

All World Machinery Supply Inc

Content Writer

Roscoe, IL

$20 - $26/hr

You will collaborate closely with innovative teams, contributing to exciting projects that showcase ... Your responsibilities include writing and organizing impactful copy for websites, books, magazines ...

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Marketing Writer/Editor

Mount St. Mary's University

Emmitsburg, MD • On-site

$44K - $46K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Position Title:
Marketing Writer/Editor
Job Description:
The Marketing Writer/Editor position helps increase the visibility and enhance the image of Mount St. Mary's University through writing and editing print publications and news articles, creating website and social media content, and developing copy for admissions and advancement marketing and communications materials.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Write and edit copy for a variety of Mount St. Mary's University audiences, including prospective students and parents, alumni, donors, employees and friends of the university.
  • Write and develop copy for admissions and advancement marketing materials, including print publications, email, social media, video scripts, and other channels as needed.
  • Serve as a contributing writer for Mount Magazine, the University's alumni magazine, in partnership with the Communications Coordinator.
  • Serve as the primary writer and content manager for internal-facing Mount News Center content.
  • Develop engaging content for msmary.edu in collaboration with campus partners, including ongoing web copy maintenance for program pages, FAQ pages, and other evergreen content.
  • Cover campus events through news articles, recaps, and event-specific social media content.
  • Update and manage Mount Messenger, the University's employee and student-facing daily newsletter.
  • Update and manage Around the Mount, the monthly alumni e-newsletter.
  • Ensure all work meets University brand standards and is factually accurate, timely, and error-free.
  • Proofread and edit marketing and communications materials.

Job Requirements: Education, Experience and Skills:
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, marketing, communications or related field.
  • 1-3 years of journalism, public relations, and/or marketing experience.
  • Experience writing web content and working in marketing and communications preferred.
  • Experience working with content management systems and HTML preferred.
  • Outstanding writing, editing and proofreading skills and familiarity with AP Style.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.
  • Have strong time management skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and work effectively under deadlines.
  • Ability to work with a diverse group of staff members and campus partners.
  • Understanding of effective marketing communications practices.
  • Ability to work independently, balancing a broad variety of priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
  • Basic photography skills.

Salary Range:
$44,000 to $46,000/year
(Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.)
This full-time position includes a comprehensive benefits package, featuring annual, holiday, and sick leave. The University offers a generous suite of benefits, including tuition remission for both graduate and undergraduate courses at Mount St. Mary's University, an employer-sponsored retirement contribution, and a robust paid time off program.
For a complete list of employee benefits, please visit: https://inside.msmary.edu/more/human-resources/index.html
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time

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