Part-Time Editorial & Communications Specialist

Penn State; University (FL); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University seeks a Part-time Editorial Assistant to support the Office of Communications in branding and storytelling efforts.

You will edit and fact-check articles, coordinate production of newsletters and promotional materials, ensure adherence to AP and Chicago style, and help manage the college events calendar and website postings. Strong proofreading, editing, and project-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Editing, fact-checking, and coordination of publications.
• Adherence to AP/Chicago style and Penn State branding guidelines.
• Review submissions for the college events calendar and website postings.
• Conduct benchmarking and information gathering for priority communications.

Responsibilities

• Edit, fact-check, and coordinate production/distribution of articles and materials.
• Ensure promotional materials meet university editorial style and branding guidelines.
• Review and approve information for events calendar and website postings.
• Conduct background research for priority college communications and talking points.

Skills

Proofreading

Editing

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/journalism/communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

InDesign

Canva

Job description

Penn State University seeks a Part-time Editorial Assistant to support the Office of Communications in branding and storytelling efforts.

You will edit and fact-check articles, coordinate production of newsletters and promotional materials, ensure adherence to AP and Chicago style, and help manage the college events calendar and website postings. Strong proofreading, editing, and project-management skills are essential.