Editor/Senior Writer

Title:Editor/Senior Writer

Division: University Marketing and Communications

Department: University Strategic Communications

FLSA Status:Exempt

Salary Range: $55000/Annual Salary

EEO Job Group:2 E2

Position Summary

The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications forEditor/Senior Writer.

Serve as the Editor of Illume the University of Southern Indianas awardwinning biannual magazine overseeing all aspects of editorial planning content development production and distribution. This role leads the creative direction and execution of Illume ensuring each issue aligns with the magazines mission to instill a sense of pride and strengthen readers connections to the University through powerful storytelling.

In addition to managing Illume the Editor/Senior Writer serves as the Universitys lead content strategist and senior writerdriving editorial consistency voice and tone across University communications. This includes writing and editing highimpact content for a variety of audiences and platforms and providing writing and editorial support for the University President and other seniorlevel administrators.

The position plays a key role in elevating the Universitys brand and reputation by shaping compelling narratives developing editorial standards mentoring campus writers and ensuring alignment across strategic communication efforts.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Plan each issue of Illume the Universitys magazine developing unique themes and story ideas in collaboration with faculty staff Content Marketing Specialists Athletics Alumni Engagement and Volunteer USI the USI Foundation Photography and Multimedia University Web and Digital Content and others.
  
  
• Research and write engaging feature and news stories and other content for Illume University publications marketing materials newsletters and online content aligned with University mission and brand.
  
  
• Maintain and manage editorial calendars and production schedules and timeline using project management software such as Airtable.
  
  
• Work with University Creative and Print and Photography and Multimedia to coordinate photography and design of magazine.
  
  
• Ensure the magazine stays within budget for printing and postage.
  
  
• Manage Illume mailing list in collaboration with USI Foundation.
  
  
• Coordinate online web publication newsletter and social media for magazine.
  
  
• Coordinate a survey every two years to send to Illumes readership.
  
  
• Track impact and reach of Illume content through data analytics surveys and other tools.
  
  
• Maintain the Editors Manual for the University.
  
  
• Work with Marketing and Communication to advise plan write and/or edit a variety of content such as articles stories marketing copy for ads video scripts letters brochures social media content and other copy as needed.
  
  
• Serve as a mentor for other writers within the University and help to maintain voice and tone and editorial consistency across communications.
  
  
• Lead workshops and training for University writers and coordinate regular writers meetings.
  
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in public relations marketing journalism English or a related field.
  
  
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in writing editing and/or publications work; higher education or nonprofit experience a plus.
  
  
• Excellent writing editing and verbal communication skills with a portfolio of highquality storytelling.
  
  
• Ability to conduct interviews with subjects in person via video conference phone or email.
  
  
• Strong editing/proofreading skills and ability to craft/repurpose content for various audiences.
  
  
• Strong project management time management and organizational skills.
  
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a deadlinedriven environment.
  
  
• Proficiency with content planning tools (e.g. Airtable) web platforms (e.g. Umbraco) and Microsoft Office Suite.
  
  
• Familiarity with or ability to learn SEO accessibility standards and social media strategy.
  
  
• Experience with or ability to learn print and digital publishing workflows.
  
  
• Working knowledge of AP Style and University branding guidelines.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Masters degree.
  
  
• Video production or visual storytelling experience.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

• Standard work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Flexibility required for evening and weekend work depending on project deadlines or event support and coverage.

• Occasional travel required.

About USI

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful1400acre campus in Evansville IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for thisposition include:

• Affordable medical dental vision life and short term and longterm disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Vacation and sick time
• Holiday pay
• Free access to Recreation Fitness & Wellness Center.
• Access to oncampus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

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