Brand & Editorial Assistant (Remote/Hybrid, Part-Time)

Penn State University; University Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 2,480,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Eberly College of Science seeks an editorial assistant to support branding and storytelling efforts. The role involves editing, fact-checking, and coordinating publications and materials produced by the Office of Communications.

The candidate should have a degree or experience in English, journalism, or communications, and be proficient with AP/Chicago styles, Penn State branding, and tools like Microsoft Office, InDesign, and Canva.

Qualifications

• Great proofreading and editing skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating production and distribution of articles and promotional materials.
• Familiarity with editorial style guidelines (AP, Chicago) and brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Edit, fact-check, and coordinate articles and materials for publication.
• Ensure promotional materials meet branding guidelines through UBR process.
• Review events calendar submissions and website postings for accuracy.
• Conduct benchmarking and information gathering for college communications.

Skills

Proofreading

Editing

Project management

Communication

Organization

Education

English/Journalism/Communications degree or experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

InDesign

Canva

Job description

Penn State University’s Eberly College of Science seeks an editorial assistant to support branding and storytelling efforts. The role involves editing, fact-checking, and coordinating publications and materials produced by the Office of Communications.

The candidate should have a degree or experience in English, journalism, or communications, and be proficient with AP/Chicago styles, Penn State branding, and tools like Microsoft Office, InDesign, and Canva.