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$ 35244 - 46992
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Job Description
The overall goal of the APSU Office of Public Relations and Marketing is to enhance and advance the image of the University throughout the state and region. Our primary focus is in the areas of recruitment marketing fundraising university image and voice. The Professional Editor/Writer reports to the Assistant Director for Public Relations and Marketing a division of the Vice President for Advancement Communication and Strategic Initiatives. This position also serves as the lead technical editor for the department and assigns or supervises the work of others including student and graduate assistants. This position serves as part of a creative team to produce copy for various public relations and marketing efforts both printed and electronic ensuring all writing is thoroughly and accurately edited to eliminate errors in spelling grammar punctuation and syntax. In addition to the above duties this will include the preparation rewriting and editing of copy to improve public relations and marketing projects. Additionally the Professional Editor/Writer plans the contents of publications according to the publications style editorial policy and publishing requirements in addition to verifying facts dates and statistics using standard reference sources.
Essential Functions
oExcellent writing and technical editing skills. oGood organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines. oThorough knowledge and ability to write press releases. oAbility to write creative marketing copy. oKnowledgeable in The Associated Press Stylebook rules. oAbility to interview alumni while representing the University in a highly professional manner. oAbility to efficiently operate a personal computer (MacIntosh environment) and associated software (Microsoft Office Outlook Word Excel etc.. oAbility to communicate effectively and appropriately. oAbility to maintain confidentiality of records and information. oAbility to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations the University community and the public. oAbility to detect and correct grammatical and spelling errors in written correspondence. oAbility to maintain files accurately in paper and in software programs. oAbility to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
