Content and Editorial Specialist

Nashville, TN (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive editorial storytelling and content production for Vanderbilt's Owen Graduate School of Management as a Content and Editorial Specialist, aligning with institutional priorities and brand voice.

  • Develop and manage multimedia content across articles, features, profiles, scripts, and captions.
  • Must-have: Strong writing, editing, and editorial skills with ability to translate complex ideas.
  • Standout: Collaboration with cross-functional teams to repurpose content across owned, earned, and paid channels.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute storytelling focused on students, alumni, faculty, research, partners, and community impact
  • Write, edit, and manage multimedia content, including articles, features, profiles, scripts, and captions
  • Maintain editorial calendars, deadlines, and content pipelines aligned with institutional priorities
  • Repurpose content across owned, earned, and paid channels to maximize reach and conversion
  • Ensure editorial clarity, factual accuracy, and alignment with brand voice and messaging frameworks
  • Collaborate with creative, marketing, and digital partners to adapt content across formats and platforms
  • Support earned media efforts through content development and story packaging
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Strong writing, editing, and editorial skills are required
  • Ability to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging narratives is required
  • Demonstrated experience managing content across digital platforms is required
  • Experience working with editorial calendars and production timelines is strongly preferred
  • Experience in higher education, media, or mission-driven organizations is preferred

Preferred

  • Experience working with editorial calendars and production timelines is strongly preferred
  • Experience in higher education, media, or mission-driven organizations is preferred

        Other

        • Supervisory Relationships This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility. This position reports administratively and functionally to the Assistant Director of Brand & Content Strategy.
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