Hybrid Communications Writer & Brand Editor

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

University of Michigan's School of Kinesiology is seeking a Communications Specialist to join the MarCom team. The role develops engaging content highlighting the school's programs, research, people, and initiatives across digital, print, and other channels.

Responsibilities include writing marketing copy, news items, feature stories, and content that informs audiences and strengthens the school's brand. The position reports to the Senior Director of Marketing & Communications, is based in Ann

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, English, journalism, or a related field.
• 4 years of professional experience in communications, marketing writing, copywriting, journalism, publishing, or a related field.
• 4 years of professional writing experience developing marketing copy, articles, news content, or stories for diverse audiences and communications channels.
• Experience using office productivity, collaboration, or content management software.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and publish marketing content for websites, email campaigns, brochures, booklets, and other materials.
• Publish news items, stories, and profiles on the school website and adapt content for other channels.
• Review and improve website content with the web marketing specialist.
• Maintain the school's editorial style guide and brand voice.

Skills

Content writing

Editing

Research

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, English, journalism, or a related field

Tools

Meltwater

Altmetric

Job description

University of Michigan's School of Kinesiology is seeking a Communications Specialist to join the MarCom team. The role develops engaging content highlighting the school's programs, research, people, and initiatives across digital, print, and other channels.

Responsibilities include writing marketing copy, news items, feature stories, and content that informs audiences and strengthens the school's brand. The position reports to the Senior Director of Marketing & Communications, is based in Ann