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Staff Writer
University of Pennsylvania
Staff Writer, Annenberg School for Communication
University of Pennsylvania
University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Duties
The Staff Writer reports to and supports the Director of Communications in promoting the work of Annenberg School for Communication (ASC) faculty and students to both internal and external constituents.
The primary responsibility of the Staff Writer is the reporting and writing of news stories and press releases about the Annenberg School and the work of its faculty and students. This position will help to identify stories by networking with various constituencies within the school, be responsible for the creation of the ASC@Penn News Digest, and assist with the preparation of Annenberg Now, an email newsletter.
In addition, this position will help promote Annenberg’s content to both internal Penn and external audiences, including researching journalists, pitching stories to the media, developing relationships with journalists over time, and helping to spread the word about Annenberg and the work of its community.
This position will also help to maintain the school’s social media accounts, both in promoting our work and responding to others with whom we interact. Other responsibilities include routine web maintenance, updating the lobby video screen with current content, helping to organize video shoots, and participating as a member of the ASC creative team, which includes working with other team members to continually evaluate and refine our communications and develop new ways to raise the visibility of Annenberg faculty and students.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree and 0 to 1 of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required; 3 to 5 years of experience strongly preferred. At least 3 years of experience as a professional writer strongly preferred. Must have an excellent command of language, grammar, spelling, and punctuation, with a good eye for detail. Successful applicants will have a demonstrated ability to write effectively on a variety of topics. Experience in journalism and/or writing for higher education or non-profit organizations, as well as knowledge of an academic environment are a plus. Experience using a CMS and a variety of social media platforms is required. Must have the ability to relate comfortably to faculty and students, and must be able to work collaboratively as well as independently.
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Requirements Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
How to Apply
To apply, email Tab Media Editor-in-chief Joshi Herrmann (joshi@thetab.com) and babe Editor Eleni Mitzali (eleni@babe.net) with your résumé and the following:
- Three links to stories you have written which you would publish on babe
- Three babe stories you would pitch in conference today, with headlines and intros
- 100 words describing something babe should be doing better
- 200 words explaining why your experience and skills make you suitable for this role
Submitted by Emily Dean Hund ('09)
Job posted July 18, 2016
