Communications Assistant

Department: Antonin Scalia Law School

Web Announcement:

• Prepare and send e-newsletters and emails;
• Edit and post video and audio clips;
• Manage Facebook and Twitter accounts with an eye toward curating engaging content and building community;
• Manage LEC's photo library and conduct photo searches using external sources for use in our publications;
• Provide general support to LEC's events team on conferences (including taking pictures), publications, media outreach, and other areas as needed; 
• Responsible for a wide range of other web-based, multimedia, writing, social media, and administrative assignments as needed.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, with demonstrated relevant work experience; 
• Strong interest in web-based communication and engagement (in both content creation and technical aspects); 
• Flexibility; proven ability to work on a team; outstanding organization and time-management skills; exacting attention to detail; cool-headedness in a fast-paced environment; 
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style strongly preferred; 
• Strong experience in Microsoft Office and Adobe; familiarity with website content-management systems (HTML required, Cvent and CSS skills an advantage); familiarity with contact databases and email campaigns a strong advantage; 
• Audio/video software skills a strong plus; 
• Experience using social media for organizational outreach; 
• Knowledge of and commitment to LEC's mission, vision, and values.

• Committed to, and enthusiastic about, the mission and vision of the Law & Economics Center; 
• Adaptable, flexible problem-solver; 
• Able to work flexible hours and weekends; 
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities effectively; 
• Results oriented; 
• Highly self-motivated, detailed oriented, accuracy driven; 
• A professional demeanor with strong written and oral communication skills.

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.

Location: Arlington, VA

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