Social Media Coordinator & Education Writer

Education Requirement

• A Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is required. Typical experience is a minimum of 1 year.

Required Qualifications

• Journalistic reporting and writing experience with strong knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of strategic communications and journalistic reporting, writing, and editing is required.  
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills in English. Ability to produce a variety of documents that demonstrate command of language, clarity of thought, and orderliness of presentation; ability to use the tools, techniques, and media to communicate internally and externally; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in a simple, clear language appropriate to the target audience.   
• Demonstrated ability to research, write, copyedit, and proofread, as well as work within deadlines and use web technologies and social media; ability to develop, produce, and distribute print and electronic materials such as online and print feature content and marketing materials. 
• Experience with website curation/content management systems 
• Basic photo and video editing skills, such as cropping or resizing photos using software such as Canva, etc. 
• Experience publishing and maintaining various organizational, business, or institutional social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. 
• Proficiency in relevant computer software applications, including Microsoft Office as demonstrated by published work and samples.  
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals from varied cultures, race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.  
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, high attention to detail and follow-up, as well as the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects.  
• Knowledge of rapidly changing online and social media environment; experience in staying abreast and implementing modern techniques for conveying messaging and communications.  
• In order to be hired for this job, you must have a valid U.S. driving license. The person selected for this position will have their driving information reviewed and must meet UI Fleet Safety Driving Record Review Standards. 

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to investigate and write about relevant education topics and contemporary issues related to the College’s areas of study. 
• Experience managing social media for higher education. 

Application Details

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Must provide two writing samples as part of the application process. 

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. 

For questions, contact Alex Schutman at Alex-Schutman@uiowa.edu

Benefits Highlights

Regular salaried position. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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