Description
The Office of Strategic Communications at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Hybrid Content Creator-Writer.
About the Opportunity
The Content Creator-Writer within the Strategic Communications and Marketing, Office of Strategic Communications develops multimedia content, with a heavy emphasis on writing and safety, to support primary University communications channels.
This position develops content for WVUToday - which serves external audiences, including media, and ENews - which serves internal faculty, staff and University community audiences.
The Content Creator-Writer also provides critical messaging for University-wide safety communications in direct support of the WVU Police Department and the University Crisis Communications Team at scheduled times and during emergencies.
The Content Creator-Writer reports to the Assistant Director of Editorial Content, but maintains direct collaborative links with the Media Manager and News and Information Manager to support important safety messaging, media relations across the WVU System and overall University reputational management.
The Content Creator-Writer also regularly collaborates with the Internal Communications Manager, Front-End Web Designer and Mixed Media Team within Strategic Communications, and others across SCM and outside the unit.
Additionally, the Content Creator-Writer contributes to executive communications under the specific direction of the Executive Director of Strategic Communications.
This is a hybrid position with a requirement for a minimum of three days on campus each week.
Application Instructions
A resume and cover letter are required. Applications without these documents attached will not be considered.
When completing an application, select "Additional Attachments" to attach a resume, CV, cover letter or other documents. Be sure to select the "Relevant" box next to the file name to include the attachment with your application for a specific position. If the box is unchecked, your attachments will not be visible to the hiring team.
We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
37.5-hour work week
13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
Wellness programs
What You'll Do
Develops and writes content for WVUToday and ENews.
Supports University Crisis Communications under the direction of the Executive Director of Strategic Communications and the Media Manager.
Develops, writes, builds and distributes information that is critical to campus safety on established schedules and in emergency on-call situations.
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West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.