Part-Time Editorial Assistant
About The Position
The Eberly College of Science’s Office of Communications seeks an editorial assistant (part-time marketing/communications specialist) to join its team and provide key support for the college’s branding and storytelling efforts. Specifically, the person in this position will edit, fact-check, and coordinate the production/distribution of articles, feature stories, promotional materials, newsletter, and other publications created by the college’s Office of Communications; ensure that all promotional materials (flyers, brochures, posters, email marketing, invitations, etc.) created by college units meet University editorial style and branding guidelines as the college’s University Brand Review (UBR) process representative; review and approve information submitted for inclusion on the college events calendar and posting to the college website; and conduct benchmarking, background research, and information gathering for priority college communications and talking points. The editorial assistant must be a well-organized individual with proven proofreading, editing, and project management experience, as well as a keen attention to detail; they should also be someone who can work both independently and as a member of a dynamic team. As a frequent first point of contact for the Office of Communications (and, by extension, the college), the person should also be able to communicate in a positive, professional, and collaborative manner with colleagues and external stakeholders and demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of diverse audiences and communities.
Requirements
- Well-organized individual
- Proven proofreading, editing, and project management experience
- Keen attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a dynamic team
- Ability to communicate in a positive, professional, and collaborative manner with colleagues and external stakeholders
- Demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of diverse audiences and communities
Nice To Haves
- Degree and/or experience in an English-, journalism-, or communications-related field
- Strong familiarity with the Associated Press Stylebook
- Strong familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style
- Strong familiarity with Penn State’s brand editorial style and visual identity standards
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and InDesign
- Proficiency in Canva
Responsibilities
- Edit, fact-check, and coordinate the production/distribution of articles, feature stories, promotional materials, newsletter, and other publications created by the college’s Office of Communications
- Ensure that all promotional materials (flyers, brochures, posters, email marketing, invitations, etc.) created by college units meet University editorial style and branding guidelines as the college’s University Brand Review (UBR) process representative
- Review and approve information submitted for inclusion on the college events calendar and posting to the college website
- Conduct benchmarking, background research, and information gathering for priority college communications and talking points
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
