Content Fellow

Grinnell College; Grinnell (IA); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Content Fellow in Grinnell, Iowa. This one-year term position offers opportunities to engage in a range of communications projects, aimed at alumni and prospective students, among others.

The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate with excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively collaborate in a team environment. This role is set in the vibrant community of Grinnell College, known for its commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifikationen

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated team collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute creative, engaging content for campus stakeholders.
• Monitor engagement with content and provide insights for optimization.
• Share industry knowledge and best practices with team members.
• Execute communication strategies aligned with institutional identity.

Kenntnisse

Oral communication

Written communication

Research skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Undergraduate degree

Jobbeschreibung

POSITION SUMMARY

The Content Fellow will have opportunities to work on a range of communications projects that engage and inform alumni, prospective students, and on‑campus audiences. The Fellow may create written material for outlets such as the College website, The Grinnell Magazine, and the other communications platforms; and may also create visual and social media content and other digital communications.

The Fellow will play a role in the development of the weekly Campus Memo that serves as a communications resource for informing students, faculty, and staff about news of interest to the larger campus community in an engaging, timely, and accessible manner.

The ideal candidate would be a recent (within four years) graduate of Grinnell College with excellent writing, oral communication, research, organizational, and multitasking skills to work on a range of print and digital communications that convey the heart and soul of Grinnell College to varied audiences. For a talented, motivated, collaborative communicator with a professional attitude, this can be a highly rewarding first job, with hands‑on experience to build a solid portfolio of print, digital, and web work.

This is a 1-year term position with the possibility for an additional year extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with team members to develop and execute creative, engaging content that meets project objectives for campus stakeholders, donors, and alumni, student recruitment, image‑building, and other operations of the College as assigned.
• Monitor engagement with our content and share insights and recommendations to improve and optimize content.
• Develop discipline expertise, remain up to date with industry best practices, and share skills and knowledge with fellow team members to advance cross‑training and strategic integrated communications practices.
• Execute integrated communication strategies based on a shared understanding of the College, including mission, vision, and values as well as institutional identity and brand strategy; its audiences and stakeholders; and our communications channels.

ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGE

Grinnell College is a private liberal arts college located in Grinnell, Iowa and is consistently ranked on the U.S. News and World Report’s list of Best National Liberal Arts Colleges. Grinnell College values diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the College across all constituencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree is required and from Grinnell College is preferred.
• One‑year related work experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail is critical.
• Effectively researches potential issues, reconciles inconsistencies, and resolves issues.
• Actively participates in discussions, values feedback, and maintains integrity in professional relationships.
• Demonstrated aptitude and desire to be part of a collaborative, problem‑solving team.
• Champions diversity, equity, and inclusion.