Content Development Specialist - University Communications / Human Resource Services

Notice Date

August 22, 2008

Closing Date

Subject to immediate closure; review of applications will begin Sept. 5.

Salary

S08; Non-exempt; $29,870-$33,270/yr, DOE + excellent benefits

Work Schedule

FT; Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm

General Description

This job focuses on writing and publishing a weekly campus e-news letter for students and staff. Not only will the content development specialist report the stories and create multi-media experiences, but will work with PLU’s photographer to find the best pictures for each piece. Will also write stories for PLU’s two magazines, Scene and U, and the university’s e-library. Reports to the Director of Content Development.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

Assists the Director with content creation and management.
Reports for, writes and edits weekly campus online newsletter, Campus Voice, and affiliated Web pages.
Serves as primary contact for local, regional and national news reporters/editors.
Tailors existing content on campus events, activities and accomplishments for electronic distribution to the media.
Maintains media contact list.
Assists in media crisis management.
Serves as contributing editor for Scene magazine, managing Here & Now and Calendar content, contributing story ideas and writing news and feature stories.
Interviews, hires, trains and directs the work of student assistant.
Serves on the University Communications Creative Group.
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Strong writing, communication and organizational skills.
Excellent proofreading skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted media relations practices.
Knowledge of podcasting and multi-media preferred.
Ability to work on a deadline.
Proficient with Microsoft Word; strong proficiency in keyboarding required. Knowledge of Photoshop is helpful.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, public relations, or related field preferred.
Three years experience in writing for publication or web. Related education can substitute for some experience.
College journalism experience preferred.
Web content management experience preferred.
Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background checks.

Application Procedure

Submit university application, cover letter, resume and writing sample(s) to:

Human Resource Services
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA 98447
(253) 535-7185
humr@plu.edu

Download the University application or to request one, please call (253) 535-7185.

Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) is a comprehensive institution with an enrollment of approximately 3600, including international students from two dozen countries. Located on the Pacific Rim in a uniquely scenic region, the university's campus is 40 miles south of Seattle in suburban Tacoma, Washington. As a "New American College," PLU accents integration between its liberal arts program and professional degrees in the arts, business, education, nursing, and physical education, and embraces its primary mission of educating students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care. PLU enjoys a healthy and progressive relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The University is committed to diversity, endorses the goals of equal opportunity and affirmative action, and actively seeks applications from women and persons of color.