Editorial PR Coordinator
| Company | Brigham Young University – Provo |
|---|---|
| Location | Provo, UT, USA |
| Salary | $16.05 – $20.84 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Education/Experience
- Related Experience
Responsibilities
- Manage student writers/editors in the External Relations office
- Assist the editorial team with projects such as news releases and feature stories for the college’s academic units
- Edit all content produced by the editorial team
- Pitch college stories to university entities, specifically University Communications and BYU Magazine
- Track coverage (media clips/placements) across local and national news platforms and outlets
- Help with creating monthly reports to track analytics
- Participate in alumni outreach and donor relations
- Oversee the creation and distribution of monthly newsletters for faculty, staff, students and alumni
- Assist in developing and carrying out strategies to promote events, performances and units within the college
- Coordinate on college campaigns focused on identity (Arts@BYU), experiential learning (#ExperienceCFAC) and faith-based creation (Faith + Works)
- Aid the Assistant Dean in developing coordination, communication and information processes between the college and its internal units
- Assist with managing and messaging for communication with key publics
Preferred Qualifications
- Management experience
- Familiarity with Brightspot or other web publishing platform
- Experience with project management systems such as Basecamp or Slack
- Knowledge of AP style
- Knowledge of email newsletter programs, specifically MailChimp
- Experience with design programs, specifically Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
- Longevity preferred – commitment of at least two semesters (8-12 months)