University External Communications Leader

Illinois Wesleyan University; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Considerable time off

Tuition programs for employees and dependents

Job summary

Illinois Wesleyan University is looking for a Marketing and Communications Specialist to execute external initiatives, including drafting press releases and managing content production for media channels. The role involves overseeing the IWU Magazine, coordinating podcasts, and generating engaging stories.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years’ experience in a similar role. This is a full-time, 12-month on-campus position with generous benefits in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ related experience in communications or marketing.
• Occasional weekend and evening hours required.
• On-call for emergencies outside regular business hours.

Responsibilities

• Support university news operations; manage story timelines and website news feed.
• Generate stories and oversee production of IWU Magazine.
• Assist in coordination and distribution of IWU Podcast.
• Create and distribute university newsletters.

Skills

Associated Press style writing

Storytelling

Audience demographics understanding

Assignment management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Illinois Wesleyan University is looking for a Marketing and Communications Specialist to execute external initiatives, including drafting press releases and managing content production for media channels. The role involves overseeing the IWU Magazine, coordinating podcasts, and generating engaging stories.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years’ experience in a similar role. This is a full-time, 12-month on-campus position with generous benefits in a collaborative environment.