Responsibilities

• Write and edit press releases, feature articles, profiles, announcements, and other written communications
• Conduct regular interviews with faculty, staff, students, and alumni to capture stories and subject-matter expertise
• Translate complex academic programs and initiatives into engaging, audience‑appropriate messaging
• Maintain consistent voice, tone, and brand standards across all written materials
• Partner with academic departments and administrative offices to understand marketing and communication needs
• Serve as a strategic content partner to internal stakeholders, advising on messaging for both internal and external audiences
• Manage multiple content requests while balancing deadlines and priorities
• Create supporting marketing materials such as flyers, social media posts, and promotional graphics using creative content tools
• Collaborate with the broader marketing team to ensure visual and written content are aligned
• Adapt content for multiple platforms, including print, web, email, and social media

Requirements

• Faith Commitment: A strong commitment to the Christian faith and the mission and core values of Nelson University.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field
• 2–5 years of professional writing or marketing experience (higher education experience preferred but not required)
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Strong interviewing skills and comfort engaging with diverse audiences
• Experience creating marketing content using Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a collaborative environment
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Occasional evenings or weekends may be required during major projects, recruitment cycles, or university events.

Nice To Have

• Experience writing press releases or working with media relations
• Basic understanding of content strategy, branding, and audience segmentation
• Experience working with content calendars
• Experience with Asana (Project Management)
• Familiarity with higher education, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations
• Experience working in cross-functional teams involving marketing, admissions, and IT.