Remote Communications & Writing Specialist

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Communications & Writing Specialist at the University of Minnesota's College of Science and Engineering creates clear, engaging content for student recruitment, research visibility, and alumni engagement. You will work across websites, newsletters, print publications, and digital campaigns, collaborating with Marketing Communications and media relations teams.

Strong writing and editing, interview skills, and AP style knowledge are essential as you manage multiple projects and deadlines

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, English, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent work exp)
• Strong interviewing, writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Knowledge of AP style and editorial best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Create Multi-Channel Content and Marketing Communications for websites, emails, newsletters, and campaigns.
• Develop recruitment-focused content to support student engagement and enrollment.
• Conduct interviews with students, faculty, staff, alumni and stakeholders to craft stories.
• Create web features, news stories, announcements, and audience-focused communications.
• Draft content for landing pages, events, and digital campaigns; align with strategic goals.

Skills

Interviewing

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

AP style

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism/Communications/English or related field

Tools

Content management systems

Email marketing platforms

Marketing automation systems

Asana

Trello

Job description

The Communications & Writing Specialist at the University of Minnesota's College of Science and Engineering creates clear, engaging content for student recruitment, research visibility, and alumni engagement. You will work across websites, newsletters, print publications, and digital campaigns, collaborating with Marketing Communications and media relations teams.

Strong writing and editing, interview skills, and AP style knowledge are essential as you manage multiple projects and deadlines