Communications Specialist
Communications Specialist
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Job Description
Major Function/Purpose of the Position:
The Communications Specialist at Regent University plays a key role in advancing the universitys brand and mission through compelling Christ-centered messaging. This position is responsible for crafting clear consistent content across print web and digital platforms with a focus on news stories and other outbound communications. Working collaboratively with the creative team the Communications Specialist helps develop audience-focused copy that reflects Regents values and strengthens its voice across all channels.
Essential Duties:
- Develop time-sensitive news stories for distribution.
- Collaborate with others to create the monthly e-newsletter.
- Develop and write clear and engaging copy for a wide range of media including web pages email campaigns brochures digital ads video and radio scripts.
- Assist in message development that communicates Regents unique value propositions.
- Develop content specific to each medium.
- Apply knowledge of AP style and editorial best practices to maintain consistency and quality across all communications.
- Collaborate with the content team on designated assignments.
- Maintain a strong and relevant voice among institutional peers in higher education.
- Edit and proofread copy created by other writers or departments for grammar clarity tone and brand alignment.
- Attend events and serve as PR representative as assigned.
- Interview persons of interest for feature stories newsletters etc.
- Assumes other duties as assigned.
Regent University does not discriminate in employment in its programs or activities on the basis of race color national or ethnic origin sex disability age or veteran full Non-Discrimination Policy clickhere.
Experience:
- A bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
- Proficient writing skills
- Proficient in AP style
- Experience writing for digital marketing platforms (preferred)
- Experience writing press releases news stories and media advisories (preferred)
- Results-oriented with the ability to organize and independently manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Effective time-management and prioritization skills estimating appropriate time for tasks and deliverables to consistently meet deadlines
- Organizational skills professionalism and a creative team player mentality
- Portfolio and/or samples demonstrating a range of voice tone and messaging strategies across different platforms and industries is required
- Commitment to Regents core values of Excellence Innovation and Integrity
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
