Responsibilities

• Excel at covering campus breaking news stories while remaining versatile enough to write features, press releases, SEO-focused content and social media copy
• Work with Xavier’s senior administrators and University departments to coordinate campus-wide messaging for employees
• Write stories while adding photos and video to produce mixed media
• Generate press releases as needed, make connections with local media and serve as a point of contact for media members
• Raise awareness of stories and generate interest from local, regional and national media outlets
• Work with students, faculty and administrators to tell stories that showcase outstanding Xavier programs, courses, events and attributes
• Use social metrics and internal communications channels to inform storytelling approach and attain maximum interest from target audiences
• Create clever, creative, fun, or informative content
• Work with a collaborative and creative team of professionals
• While much work can happen during a normal business day, this position will call for nights and weekends as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years' experience in communications and public relations or an adjacent field.
• Working knowledge of digital marketing tools including the Adobe Creative Suite, social media channels, marketing automation platforms, tools to update web pages, understanding of analytics.
• Ability to capture photos and video as needed.
• Creative ability to win the hearts and minds of our various audiences, persuading them to act, be engaged, or continue their support for Xavier — the position helps shape Xavier’s brand narrative
• Understanding of all major social channels
• Understanding of utilizing a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool to generate e-newsletters
• Ability to update web pages using a Content Management System (CMS)
• Ability to perform other job-related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.