Job description
The mission 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 news and media relations, internal communication, recruitment marketing, fundraising, university image and voice.
The Professional Editor/Writer reports to the Director for Public Relations and Marketing, a division of Legal Affairs and Organizational Strategy. This position also serves as the lead editor for the department and assigns or supervises the work of others, including communication directors for the colleges, 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 publication’s style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements, in addition to verifying facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 150,287 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Professional Editor/Writer reports to the Director for Public Relations and Marketing, a division of Legal Affairs and Organizational Strategy. This position also serves as the lead editor for the department and assigns or supervises the work of others, including communication directors for the colleges, 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 publication’s style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements, in addition to verifying facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 150,287 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.
- Serve as primary editor for the department.
- Generate press releases to disseminate news and information to media and the public.
- Proofread and copyedit various University publications, news stories, articles and other written documents.
- Write feature articles, marketing copy, and copy for publicity, fundraising and retention efforts.
- Write content for the alumni magazine.
- Gather information and write copy for special events and activities for use in marketing efforts, such as promotions, advertising, television, radio, print, etc.
- Write and copyedit web copy.
- Edit and write speeches and other related written materials for public presentation
- Collaborate with University departments and Director of Marketing to write copy for recruitment projects.
- Assist in proofreading and copyediting departmental and University communications with others in the PR and Marketing Office.
- Assist with maintaining internal and external communication, such as digital boards, email announcements and other communication efforts.
- Assist with University social media writing efforts.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Thorough knowledge and ability to write press releases.
- Ability to write creative marketing copy.
- Knowledgeable in “The Associated Press Stylebook” rules.
- Ability to interview alumni and other individuals while representing the University in a highly professional manner.
- Ability to efficiently operate a personal computer (MacIntosh environment) and associated software (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
- Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
- Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public.
- Ability to detect and correct grammatical and spelling errors in written correspondence.
- Ability to maintain files accurately, in paper and in software programs.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, English, marketing or a related field.
- Four years of professional job experience in technical editing, journalism, writing news, features or marketing copy. A minimum of two edited documents and at least three published feature, news or marketing articles must be submitted upon application.
- Candidates with a Certificate in Editing from the American Copy Editor’s Society (ACES), or similar certifications in professional editing, are preferred.
- A background check will be required for the successful applicant.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
12/22/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
A minimum of two technically edited documents and at least three published feature, news or marketing articles must be submitted upon application. Samples can be posted within application or reference a web link to your samples. Also, you may mail your samples directly to the Office of Public Relations, PO Box 4567, Clarksville, TN 37044. If you experience any difficulty, please contact the Office of Human Resources for assistance.
Three references with contact information must be provided with your application.
An official transcript will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. You will not be able to attach the transcript or modify your application after it has been submitted. Review will begin on .January 9, 2023.
Three references with contact information must be provided with your application.
An official transcript will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. You will not be able to attach the transcript or modify your application after it has been submitted. Review will begin on .January 9, 2023.
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