Responsibilities

• Writes and edits a wide range of materials, including campus news stories, press releases, media advisories, web and social media content, email campaigns, newsletters, university publication articles, advancement/alumni/admission stories, speeches, video scripts, and institutional reports.
• Develops campus news stories on topics including profiles of students, faculty, alumni, and donors; Chaminade’s academic programs; awards and grants received; and other accomplishments of the University.
• Ensures all written content reflects Chaminade’s brand voice, mission, and values.
• Conducts interviews with students, faculty, alumni, and partners to gather stories by asking appropriate and relevant questions.
• Proofreads, fact-checks, and edits materials for accuracy and clarity.
• Collaborates with team members and campus partners to plan and deliver effective communication pieces, including work with graphic designers, photographers, editors, and other writers.
• Helps manage, publish, and update website content using the University’s CMS (WordPress) and LinkedIn.
• Supports content delivery through email and CRM systems, such as Salesforce or Mailchimp.
• Stays current on higher education trends and best practices in storytelling and communications.
• Supports the integration of social media into news and publicity efforts.