Editorial Assistant (Part-Time) — Remote Branding & Communications

Penn State University; University Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Eberly College of Science’s Office of Communications at Penn State University is seeking an editorial assistant (part-time marketing/communications specialist) to support branding and storytelling efforts. The role focuses on editing, fact-checking, and coordinating publications for the college’s communications team.

Ideal candidates will have strong proofreading, editing, and project management skills, with the ability to work independently or in a team, and to communicate professionally

Qualifications

• Great proofreading and editing skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating publication workflows and deadlines.
• Familiarity with AP/Chicago style and branding guidelines.

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 meet University editorial style and branding guidelines as the college’s UBR process representative;
• review and approve information for the college events calendar and posting to the college website;
• conduct benchmarking, background research, and information gathering for priority college communications and talking points.

Skills

Proofreading

Editing

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent & team work

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Journalism/Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

InDesign

Canva

Job description

The Eberly College of Science’s Office of Communications at Penn State University is seeking an editorial assistant (part-time marketing/communications specialist) to support branding and storytelling efforts. The role focuses on editing, fact-checking, and coordinating publications for the college’s communications team.

Ideal candidates will have strong proofreading, editing, and project management skills, with the ability to work independently or in a team, and to communicate professionally