Chicago Scholars Content Crew Independent Contractor at Chicago Scholars Foundation | Chicago, IL

Chicago Scholars Content Crew Independent Contractor

Chicago, IL (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 3 months ago

Job Summary

Own the content craft for a year-long Scholars program, guiding creative work from plan to portfolio with quarterly skills development and data-informed decision making.

Content creation ownership: plan and coordinate content with Marketing and Communications staff and deliver at least one quality piece monthly
Team and process: build relationships with Chicago Scholars staff and use an editorial calendar to inform creative decisions
Learning and metrics: gain exposure to how data guides creative decisions in a marketing department and grow as a media professional

Job Description

Responsibilities

Plan meetings with Marketing and Communications staff
Draft, submit, and respond to feedback on at least one quality piece of content each month
Respond to Chicago Scholars’ content needs as they arise
Attend professional development workshops quarterly
Build a portfolio of professional-level content
Develop a professional working relationship with Chicago Scholars staff
Grow as a creative professional and understand what it means to work in media and marketing
Gain insight into how data and metrics are used to guide creative decisions in a marketing department
Understand how to collaborate as part of a team and use an editorial calendar to inform creative decisions

Requirements

Be a current Chicago Scholar in good standing
Live and be present in the Chicagoland area year-round
Commitment to the entire 10-month program and to attending all scheduled workshops and meetings
Demonstrated skill in content creation (any kind: writing; videography and photography; photo and video editing; graphic design/visual art)
Portfolio that reflects your best work
Ability to take feedback professionally
Strong communication skills
Strong time management skills
Meetings will always be scheduled in advance

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