Digital Content and Editorial Co-Op

Mount St. Joseph; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, OH invites a current student to join our Marketing team as a Digital Content and Editorial Co-Op.

You will write news stories, craft feature articles, and help update our website and social channels under the mentorship of the Director and Marketing leadership. Responsibilities include submitting stories to the homepage and news section, proofreading print materials, and maintaining staff bios in the directory while delivering accurate, engaging content

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled MSJ student eligible for co-op.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with AP Style is a plus.

Responsibilities

• News story writing with headlines, engaging leads and essential information.
• Feature article storytelling for campus stories.
• Write news posts about campus happenings.
• Identify story leads on campus.
• Submit stories in the website back-end for homepage/news sections.
• Maintain professional demeanor across campus communications.
• Assist with proofreading print materials.
• Edit webpages on www.msj.edu.
• Manage bio pages for staff in the directory.

Skills

News writing

Storytelling

Editing / proofreading

CMS usage

Deadline-driven

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Enrollment at Mount St. Joseph University

Tools

Wordpress

Squarespace

Job description

# Digital Content and Editorial Co-OpMount St. Joseph University - Cincinnati, OH 45233## Description**Employer Address:** Mount St. Joseph University 5701 Delhi Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45233**Department:** Marketing**Status:** Non-Exempt**Supervisor Contact Information:** Amanda Gratsch, Assistant Director of Web Services & Digital Media | [e-mail] | 513-244-3255**Pay Rate:** The Student Employee Pay Wage Policy can be found on myMount**Evaluation Period:** Annual performance evaluations if the student works the entire academic year. If the student works one semester, the performance evaluation will be completed after that semester---**Purpose/Objective:** To hire a current MSJ student who is eager to develop relevant and interesting stories to attract and engage our outside audiences, and to assist with website updates as needed. Written content will be shared on web and social channels. This role is responsible for providing interesting content to grow the Mount’s reach, enhance its reputation, and gain a competitive edge in the marketplace. Led by a former Brand President from Procter & Gamble, the award-winning Marketing team is constantly learning, growing, and innovating, and wants to hire someone looking to do the same. This co-op can expect to receive mentorship and coaching from the Director as well as the Vice President of Marketing & Communications. Our team is committed to growing each individual’s capabilities.**Duties & Responsibilities:*** News story writing with headlines, interesting leads to hook readers, followed by most important information to supporting details.* Feature article understanding to present some stories in a narrative storytelling fashion.* Writing news posts as assigned about various happenings around campus* An eye for finding story leads on campus* Will submit stories in the back-end of the website to be published on the homepage and news section.* Maintain a professional and positive demeanor when communicating across campus.* Assist with proofreading print materials* Execute webpage edits to www.msj.edu* Responsible for adding/removing bio pages for staff members in the directory## Qualifications* Currently enrolled student at Mount St. Joseph University.* Must have completed prerequisites for co-op eligibility* Ability to work on own initiative, independently, and to deadlines.* Well organized, punctual, and reliable.* The ability to communicate sensitively and tactfully, both orally and in writing, with individuals at all levels within the University.* Eagerness to develop their writing skills to gain experience in a professional atmosphere.* News writing understanding and story structure; check out our News section on the homepage to get a feel for the Mount’s content!* Attention to detail* Flexibility in a fast-paced environment* Excellent communication* Familiarity with AP StyleGuide is a plus, but not required* Has experience using a content management system (CMS) is a plus but not required, for example, Wordpress, Squarespace, etc.To apply please complete the application, submitting a resume, cover letter, one reference and 2-3 pieces of writing content.