Alumni Class Notes Editor

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Alumni Class Notes Editor provides administrative support and performs basic communications duties, requiring significant collaboration and coordination. This role involves collecting and coordinating the production of class notes and obituaries for the Alumni News and Notes section of the Johns Hopkins Magazine, which is published quarterly and distributed to over 140,000 individuals. The Office of Development Communications for Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) aims to communicate the successes and priorities of the Johns Hopkins Institutions, increasing awareness of philanthropic impact and opportunities by promoting giving and engagement.

Requirements

High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
Two years related work experience.
Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education permitted by the JHU equivalency formula beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Related experience in journalism, media relations, public affairs, marketing communications, or a similar field.
Ability to work independently.
Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills.
Proven ability to meet deadlines.
Knowledge of the institution and its environment.

Responsibilities

Write, edit, and collect data.
Perform basic website and social media updates.
Draft content for web and publications.
Maintain digital assets and general office archives.
Rewrite or edit class notes for clarity and length.
Fact-check information and confirm alumni affiliations in constituent data base.
Follow style per “The Associated Press Stylebook” and Johns Hopkins University Editorial Style Guide.
Format information according to magazine guidelines.
Meet deadlines provided by the project supervisor.

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