Senior Copywriter and Storyteller, Trulaske College of Business

Hiring Department

Dean of College of Business

Job Description

The Trulaske College of Business has an immediate opening for a copywriter and storyteller to generate content for a wide variety of outlets to share the college’s good news, including its social media accounts, website, newsletters, campus collaborations, department-level publications, and more. This professional must be creative, nimble with technology, capable of making connections, and understand how all communications work together to tell a comprehensive story to multiple audiences.

Our storyteller supports every single segment of the college – engaging all stakeholders, seeking to connect prospective and current students, alumni, friends, donors, faculty, staff, campus collaborators and members of the business community to our college – elevating our collective good work by sharing our stories. This candidate is comfortable providing copy for one-off uses, as well as long-form articles, press releases, integrated campaigns, key messaging while maintaining the brand voice.

Specific duties include:

• Creating content for the college, including news items, feature stories, video, digital marketing, website, events, press releases, op-eds, publications, advertising, internal communications reports and communications support for the college leadership team, ensuring that written content follows AP and MU Style as appropriate.
• Developing communications plans for the college’s marketing and communications department and for large-scale college initiatives.
• Supporting the college’s social media efforts and maintaining awareness of current trends in social media.
• Providing support for other members of the marketing and communications team.
• Collaborating with college, campus and industry partners to ensure maximum outcome for the efforts of the marketing and communications team.
• Working to protect the reputation and building awareness of the success of the college and ensuring that your work advances the marketing goals of the college.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with media organizations and journalists.
• Facilitate media interviews and prepare faculty and staff for interviews.

Shift

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Some after-hours availability may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• A proactive communicator who can spot a story, think beyond a single post and help shape public perception.
• A strategic thinker who understands brand voice, audience segmentation and the power of consistent messaging.
• A trusted teammate with excellent judgment, creative instincts and a collaborative spirit.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $53,000 - $66,000/yr

Grade: GGS-010

University Title: Senior Strategic Communications Associate

Application Materials

Please provide a cover letter and resume with you online application.