Multimedia Journalist

STATUS: Full Time, 35 hours per week
DIVISION: Marketing & Communications
REPORTS TO: Director of Communications
SUPERVISES: N/A
FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Position Description

We’re looking for a digitally native storyteller, someone who is ready to roll up their sleeves and help our content team on all levels from working as a campus journalist, short-form writer, social media, production scheduling and beyond. This position will play a critical role in the execution of both internal and external communication activities for CCS.

Duties and Responsibilities

• This position plays a critical role in the creations of both internal and external communication activities for CCS
• Research and writing for the following items (not limited to):
  • News stories
  • Copywriting for web and advertising
  • Publications
  • Alumni profiles
  • Emails
  • Press releases
• Assist Social Media Manager with day-to-day duties including, but not limited to:
  • Copywriting/scheduling
  • Content creation (graphic design, photography and videography skills a plus)
  • Attend events for story and live coverage
  • Assist in the day-to-day management of the College’s social platforms - posting to stories, responding to comments, etc.
  • Captioning for videos
• Assist with PR/Media Relations
  • Research and create narratives
  • Develop strong working relationships with department chairs and faculty on story development
  • Write press releases/media advisories
• Write and build emails for distribution to external and internal constitutuents
• Proofreading for various departments
• Other duties as assigned