Department: Global Marketing/Communication
Salary/Grade: EXS/5

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Managing Editor of Internal Communications in the Office of Global Marketing and Communications (OGMC), the Internal Communications Content Coordinator supports the efforts of the Internal and Crisis Communications (ICC) and Media Relations teams. This entails coordinating content for various stakeholders across the University and beyond. The Internal Communications Content Coordinator will plan, write and distribute stories about University news and campus life, as well as features on newsworthy students, faculty and staff. Additionally, the coordinator will support OGMC partners and others throughout Northwestern in the writing, editing, sending and maintenance of various campus-wide messages and newsletters.

Specific Responsibilities:

• At the direction managing editor, coordinate and produce content for owned channels, including Northwestern Now, Leadership Notes, Faculty Accolades, and other sites, with the aim of expanding awareness of Northwestern and elevating its reputation among various stakeholders
• Write and edit stories about Northwestern people, programs, events and policies for students, faculty, staff, alumni, trustees, neighbors, and the public
• Help plan, write, produce, and distribute campus-wide messages and newsletters using the University’s bulk mail tool
• Learn and use content management systems to help sustain online matter on a daily basis
• Attend meetings and events as needed to provide news coverage
• Assist Media Relations team members as needed as they publish content
• Support other OGMC teams, including social media, as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned, such as update subscriber lists, fill asset requests, help create presentations, etc.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired through completion of a four-year college degree program in journalism, communications and/or relevant experience.
• A minimum of one year of demonstrated writing, editorial, publication or other relevant experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Cascade, Silverstripe, Cision or similar content management systems.
• Excellent writing skills. Demonstrated ability to serve as primary author of a significant document.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to manage the relationships and input from multiple constituents at varying levels of appointment.
• Strong organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple, complex tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to create and manage presentations in Excel and PowerPoint.

Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

Northwestern strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for people who can obtain them as a critical tool for minimizing severe illness. More information can be found on the COVID-19 and Campus Updates webpage.

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About Northwestern University

Northwestern University is a major private research university with 12 academic divisions located on three campuses in Evanston, Chicago, and Education City in Doha, Qatar. We have approximately 2,500 full-time faculty members, 17,000 graduate and undergraduate students, and over 5,700 full and part-time staff. Northwestern University combines innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative environment. It provides students and faculty exceptional opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth.

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