Responsibilities

• Writes and edits feature stories, student and alumni profiles, faculty announcements, program content, and other institutional materials.
• Produces and manages institutional publications, including Engage Magazine, the President's Report, and the Advent Devotional.
• Maintains and applies the Denver Seminary style guide, informed by the Seminary Charter and AP Style.
• Serves as the final proofreader for institutional communications originating outside Marketing and Communications, as assigned.
• Drafts talking points, remarks, correspondence, and other executive communications for the President and Executive Leadership Team.
• Writes and maintains website copy, with particular attention to program pages, admissions pathways, news, accuracy, and brand consistency.
• Applies current search engine optimization and content-discoverability practices to published content.
• Coordinates with the Director of Marketing on site structure, content updates, and content-performance improvements.
• Follows applicable digital-accessibility standards and promotes accessible content across published communications.
• Drafts and distributes press releases and media advisories and maintains accurate media contact lists.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, or a related field required; an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be considered
• Minimum of three years of professional writing and editing experience across print, web, and email channels
• Demonstrated command of AP Style and experience maintaining or applying an institutional style guide

Preferred

• Experience in higher education, theological education, nonprofit, or ministry communications preferred
• Familiarity with media relations, crisis communication, accreditation, and denominationally diverse Christian institutions preferred
• Working knowledge of content management, customer relationship management, and email marketing platforms; experience with WordPress, Slate, or Mailchimp preferred

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave