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Communications, Writer & Editor
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What they do
An Editor reviews stories, reports or manuscripts, makes corrections, and works with writers to improve content and structure of writing. Plans and coordinates material to be included in publications. Works with print material or website content. May specialize in copy editing (careful review of text for errors) or other types of editing; may work as an executive editor with authority to approve publications and contracts.
$65,715 / year median in Utah
-14% projected decline
Job Description
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
- Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling skills.
- Strong understanding of grammar, style, and editorial best practices.
- Ability to adapt writing style and tone for diverse audiences and communication channels.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and collaborative skills. Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in higher education communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
- Experience managing publications from concept through production.
- Familiarity with AP Style and editorial workflow processes.
- Experience writing for print, digital, advertising, web, email, and multimedia platforms.
- Experience collaborating within a creative or marketing team environment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging, audience-focused content.
- Strong interviewing, research, and storytelling skills.
- Ability to maintain institutional voice and messaging across diverse communication channels.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, students, and external stakeholders.
- Sound editorial judgment and the ability to provide constructive feedback while maintaining positive working relationships. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Write, edit, and distribute news releases and media communications that promote Snow College programs, events, achievements, and initiatives.
- Serve as editor and project manager for the Snow College magazine, overseeing content development, writing, editing, production, and publication.
- Manage and edit other major institutional publications, including commencement programs, event programs, recognition publications, and special print and digital publications.
- Serve as the college's primary editorial reviewer, editing and approving written communications distributed to alumni, prospective students, current students, employees, donors, and community stakeholders.
- Ensure consistency in institutional voice, messaging, editorial standards, and style across communications produced throughout the college.
- Develop compelling copy for marketing campaigns, advertisements, brochures, flyers, digital content, and promotional materials.
- Write and edit email communications for institutional audiences.
- Create scripts and copy for radio, television, video, and other multimedia advertising campaigns.
- Research, write, and edit biographies, feature stories, profiles, and other institutional publications.
- Manage the college's employee newsletter, including content planning, writing, editing, and publication.
- Work as a collaborative team with the web developer, graphic designer, and social media specialist to coordinate messaging and ensure a consistent communications strategy across print, digital, web, social media, and advertising platforms.
- Identify, research, and develop compelling stories that highlight student success, academic excellence, employee achievements, alumni accomplishments, and institutional impact.
- Conduct interviews with students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, and community partners to gather information and create engaging content for print, digital, and multimedia platforms.
- Transform complex or technical information into clear, accurate, and audience-focused stories that advance institutional priorities.
- Partner with campus departments to proactively identify newsworthy stories and communication opportunities that support enrollment, advancement, student engagement, and community outreach efforts.
- Provide editorial guidance and consultation to faculty, staff, and administrators on communication projects and messaging.
- Maintain editorial calendars and manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and balancing competing priorities.
- Assist with strategic communication initiatives, crisis communications, and special projects as assigned.