Coordinate university-wide communications to elevate brand through media relations, digital storytelling, and strategic events.

• Media Relations: Craft and disseminate press releases, advisories, op-eds, and pitches to local, regional, and national media.
• Digital Content & Training: Identify and train deans and faculty in media interviewing, op-ed writing, and building an active digital presence.
• Digital Strategy & Content: Develop and execute digital strategies with the Executive Director of Communications across university websites and social channels.
• Strategic Events: Develop and strengthen special events to attract prospective students and news media as part of broader communications initiatives.
• Editorial & Publications: Write and edit university publications such as Widener Insider and Daily News Briefing.
• Editorial Production: Manage editorial, production, and distribution of the Widener alumni magazine with Development & Alumni Engagement and University Relations.
• Media Coverage Analytics: Develop statistical reports on university news media coverage.
• Video Content: Shoot and edit video content for social media and other digital platforms.
• Event Support & Coverage: Attend university events, gather information, take photographs, and generate news content highlighting community.
• Web Content Updates: Regularly update website content to support current priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and one to three years of Public Relations, Communications or Journalism experience. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
• Excellent writing and copy-editing skills, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks on deadline.
• A creative approach to storytelling.
• The ability to shoot and edit digital photography.

Preferred

• Previous website content maintenance experience.
• Experience using Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube for on-brand strategic messaging.
• The ability to shoot and edit video.
• Higher education experience.