Senior Writer (Job #1722)
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The office of communications at Muhlenberg College seeks a versatile, seasoned and thoughtful professional for the position of senior writer. This colleague will play a critical role in implementing the College’s exciting new communications strategy with writing that engages and inspires Muhlenberg’s diverse constituencies in print and digital formats.
Joining a highly motivated and passionate Communications team, the senior writer will play an instrumental role in defining and advancing the reputation of Muhlenberg. The senior writer will craft compelling news stories about faculty, students, alumni and visitors; play a critical role in supporting responses to crisis situations; be part of executive writing for College leadership; contribute to admissions and fundraising writing; and develop work that generates positive media interest.
The senior writer should have exceptional writing and research skills, strong knowledge of higher education, be a model of collaborative and collegial professionalism and thrive in a professional and fast-paced work environment.
Qualified applicants will possess a bachelor’s degree in English, journalism or a related field and at least seven years of full-time professional writing experience that demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills and exceptional command of proper grammar. A full job description is available here.
The College is now accepting applications for this position, which has an intended start date after July 1, 2017. In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants should submit three writing samples that demonstrate aptitude in compelling and narrative storytelling to [email protected]. Please be sure that the subject line of your email includes both your last name and "Job #1722."
An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. For additional information about Muhlenberg's commitment to diversity and inclusion, applicants can visit the College's Diversity Strategic Plan.
