Writer

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We’re currently recruiting for a Writer position. If you are interested in working in higher education and are looking to contribute to Guelph-Humber’s unique academic offering, here is your opportunity to join our team.

Job Details

Position Title: Writer, Communications, UofGH
Status: Full-Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Program/Department: Communications and Public Affairs
Campus/Location: University of Guelph-Humber, 207 Humber College Blvd. (North Campus); hybrid work environment combining in office collaboration (3 days per week) and remote working (2 days per week)
Salary: Payband I ($38.01 - $44.05)

The Writer Role:

The Writer, also known as the “campus journalist” is a member of the Communications and Public Affairs team and is responsible for journalistic-quality communications that positively enhance the image and reputation of the University of Guelph-Humber (UofGH). Reporting to the Manager, Communications and Public Relations, and working closely with the entire Communications and Public Affairs team, the Writer is responsible for the development, completion and securing approval of web, digital, and print communications for external and internal audiences, as well as managing overall specific subject development strategy. The incumbent is responsible for content development for guelphhumber.ca and digital distribution, supporting UofGH’s communication and PR projects and other strategic initiatives. The incumbent also writes or contributes to newsletters, proposals, award submissions, presentations and publications, both general or UofGH-specific. The Writer is also responsible for writing that supports creative services and special projects, along with strategic, executive, corporate, departmental, and academic program initiatives, in addition to adapting writing style and messaging for different audiences and platforms. The Writer provides day-to-day expertise to the Manager and to the overall Communications and Public Affairs department.

The Writer will demonstrate experience and strong knowledge of:

• Communications best practices & standards
• Developing and curating written content
• Multiplatform storytelling and integrated content
• Journalistic-quality feature/news writing
• Writing for post-secondary education
• Writing and editing for the web, multimedia, digital and print-based materials
• Best practices for subject interviews
• English language, grammar and CP style
• Editing and proofreading copy from various stakeholders
• Newsletter, proposal/award submission writing
• Managing several projects simultaneously while meeting established milestones and deadlines
• Proactively creating and maintaining an up-to-date content calendar
• Event support and reporting
• Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
• The Writer also supports the other roles within the Communications and Public Affairs team and performs other duties as assigned.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The University of Guelph-Humber is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity, and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.

Accommodation

The University of Guelph-Humber is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Talent Acquisition team will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.

Anti-Discrimination Statement

At the University of Guelph-Humber, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. Students and employees have the right to study, live and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance on concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion (http://hrs.humber.ca/human-rights-equity-diversity.html) or the Office of Student Conduct (studentconduct@humber.ca).