Writer/Editor II at Michigan State University in EAST LANSING, Michigan
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Job Description:
Job no: 997785
Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 11
Major Administrative Unit / College: Michigan State University College Of Law
Department: College Of Law Dean 10095517
Sub Area: AP- Professionals
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: PR/Media/Graphics/Comm/Fund Raising, Administrative Professionals- AP, 3/4 Time (65-89.9%), Union, Remote-Friendly
Working/Functional Title
Writer/Editor
Position SummaryThe Writer/Editor will serve as an integral part of the Marketing and Communications team. As part of the storytelling unit, the Writer/Editor will create content for MSU College of Law. Content will vary in subject matter and medium, and the Writer/Editor will proactively seek out story opportunities among faculty, staff, alumni, and students. From faculty research to student success stories, they will develop materials for many audiences, including undergraduate students considering law school, mid-career professionals developing a new subset of expertise, and alumni with decades of experience in legal practice.
The Writer/Editor must be motivated to collaborate in an energetic and creative environment. The Marketing and Communications team consists of a senior director, a digital communications manager, graphic designer, a web developer, and student assistants. The Writer/Editor will report to the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications. They will be responsible for managing their own projects.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Writes copy as a cross-functional content creator for the College of Law.
- Contributes stories to the College of Law's regular editorial plan, including e-newsletters, digital stories, MSUToday pieces, and more.
- Writes alumni, faculty, and student profiles.
- Drafts recruitment content for academic programs.
- Writes news stories and press releases.
Edits and fact-checks copy for all College of Law materials created by the Marketing and Communications Office team members and for a wide range of internal clients.
Conducts frequent outreach (in-person and Zoom interviews) with students, alumni, and friends of the College of Law.
Performs project management duties (including managing design work, coordinating digital releases, and collaborating with clients on multi-stage review process) in a progressively more responsible manner.
Provides coverage and content support for various social media platforms.
DEPARTMENTAL STATEMENT
Michigan State University College of Law is a diverse and inclusive learning community with roots dating to 1891 when it opened as Detroit College of Law in Detroit, Michigan. It moved to its current East Lansing location in 1995 and remained a private institution until 2020 when it became a fully integrated college of Michigan State University.
Today, MSU Law has more than 650 students, 55 faculty members, 50 staff members, five librarians, and a world-wide network of some 11,500 alumni. MSU Law operates seven legal clinics overseen by nationally recognized faculty that provide students an opportunity to work on actual legal cases. Additionally, it offers some of nation's leading law programs in new and emerging legal education, including Intellectual Property and Trial Advocacy, Indigenous Law and Policy Center, the Lori E. Talsky Center for Human Rights of Women and Children, Conservation Law Center, and Animal Legal and Historical Web Center.
MSU College of Law, operating under the principles of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan, is poised to become the state's preeminent law school, preparing a diverse community of lawyer-leaders to serve diverse communities in Michigan and beyond. It is committed to providing a legal education that is taught by leading scholars in their fields, includes best-in-class experiential opportunities, and helps students graduate without excessive debt.
COLLEGE OF LAW REMOTE WORK POLICY
The current College of Law Remote Work Policy states remote work should not exceed two days per week. Employee may be required to report to the College of Law for onsite meetings/events. Remote work agreements are continuously reviewed based on office needs, training, and schedules at the discretion of the employer.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Journalism, Communications Arts, Advertising, or related fields; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in management, publications design and editing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired QualificationsAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application MaterialsCover Letter
Resume
Please provide at least three professional references with one preferably being a recent, former, or current supervisor. Include full name, title, telephone number and email address for each reference.
Three narrative-based news stories.
Work HoursSTANDARD 8-5
Websitewww.law.msu.edu
Remote Work StatementMSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Bidding eligibility ends October 29, 2024 at 11:55 P.M.
Advertised: Oct 23, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 29, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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