Communications Specialist

Concordia Seminary St. Louis•Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

Responsible for creating content to promote the Seminary's objectives and helping to create positive associations with the Seminary's audiences within the church and the public.

Requirements

Exceptional written and oral communications skills
Three years of experience in writing and editing required
Must be able to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines
Must be available for occasional evenings and weekends to cover campus-related events as required
Experience in a cross-platform environment (Mac/PC) using applications including Microsoft Office
Dexterity in using social media websites and management systems, such as Hootsuite
Bachelor's degree in English, communications or journalism or related degree required

Nice To Haves

Member in good standing with LCMS-affiliated congregation preferred, but not required
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite applications is a plus

Responsibilities

Collaborate with faculty and staff from various departments to develop content for Concordia Seminary's print and digital communications
Research, conduct interviews, write articles and edit copy for the Seminary's magazine, e-newsletters and other publications
Compose and distribute news releases, develop social media content and assist with email marketing campaigns
Assist in creating and editing content for Seminary websites
Source images to accompany written material
Assist in the development and execution of social media strategy and policy for Concordia Seminary
Assist in planning and executing Seminary events
Ensure that work is well-written, accurate and on deadline
Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure consistency of Seminary branding messages across all channels and platforms
Use project management software
Remain current on emerging technology in integrated marketing communications
Assist with photography and video to complement story telling
Adhere to Associated Press style, Seminary style and other communications style guides as identified