Writer & Editorial Program Manager

The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Writer & Editorial Program Manager.

Applications will be accepted until 2/28/2022.

The Writer & Editorial Manager is the voice for the University to our alumni and friends. Are you a dynamic, creative, and enterprising storyteller with experience engaging audiences across mediums and platforms? The Notre Dame Alumni Association is looking for someone just like you to help grow its storytelling platforms and expand its reach to Notre Dame's alumni, parents, and friends. The right person for this role is a highly talented writer and copy editor who knows how to find a good story and bring it to life. You will have an unlimited pool of great Notre Dame stories to pull from: tales of hope and inspiration, of triumph and resilience, of good times and cherished memories that make up the unique fabric of the Notre Dame family and illustrate how our alumni, parents, and friends are a force for good in the world.
The position is primarily responsible for various publications and communications distributed on behalf of the Alumni Association and will play a key role in the growth of its print and multimedia storytelling efforts. This position writes for and manages We Are ND (weare.nd.edu), a feature platform dedicated to sharing the incredible stories of Notre Dame alumni; and Echoes (echoes.nd.edu), the only digital publication from Notre Dame distributed to all alumni, parents, and friends. This position also serves as the Alumni Editor of Notre Dame Magazine, overseeing the Class Notes section.
Additionally, this position plans, researches, writes, and edits for a wide variety of innovative marketing initiatives and events through various channels, including emails, social media, scripts, press releases, letters, brochures, collateral materials, etc. And with a grasp of basic video editing or a willingness to learn, you can also contribute to our multiplatform storytelling efforts.
This role offers an opportunity to find and tell great stories in a variety of ways, as well as play a key role in growing the reach of the NDAA's storytelling platforms. There's a lot of room for creativity and innovation, and you'll work with a great team! This role is located on the beautiful campus of Notre Dame, with the opportunity for some hybrid scheduling. We welcome and encourage those with diverse backgrounds and experiences whose talents elevate our work and foster an inclusive experience for everyone who cares for Notre Dame to apply. Apply today!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree
• 3 or more years of professional experience
• Outstanding writing, editing, and verbal communications skills
• Broad experience as a writer, editor, or communications professional
• Robust portfolio showcasing effective print and digital communications
• Track record of developing and implementing tools to gauge the effectiveness of communications
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with alumni, staff, students, faculty, and University administrators
• Ability to work closely with designers and other colleagues to create high quality, meaningful communications for intended audiences
• Excellent organizational, time management, analytical, and prioritization skills.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:
These additional experiences or qualifications may be helpful, but are not required:

• Degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, English, etc.
• Some experience in video and/or multimedia storytelling, including the ability to cut and edit simple, appealing, short-form videos

ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.

Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S221317. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.
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