What are the responsibilities and job description for the Writer/Editor position at Wofford College?
Wofford College is a place where thought leads, where ideas are celebrated and problem solving is expected. Wofford invites applicants who are focused on student success and excited to join a community committed to preparing thought leaders.
Wofford College, established in 1854, is a four-year, residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. It offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of 1,874 undergraduates. Nationally known for the strength of its academic program, outstanding faculty, experiential learning opportunities and successful and supportive graduates, Wofford is recognized consistently as a “best value” and for its commitment to student success and accessibility for low- and middle-income students. The college community has 12 sororities and fraternities as well as 20 NCAA Division I athletics teams.
Wofford College invites applications for a writer/editor for the Office of Marketing and Communication (OMC). OMC oversees the college’s marketing and communication strategies and is responsible for all aspects of creative services and photography; digital messaging (web, video and social media); features and publications; internal, external and crisis communications; project management, marketing and special projects.
The writer/editor is a full-time, exempt position that works with all administrative staff and faculty departments. The position directly reports to the director of communications. Hours of work performance are approximately 37.5 hours/week. Depending on activities and special events, evening and weekend hours may be required at times; otherwise, the normal work schedule is 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The writer/editor is responsible for telling the stories of the college, including:
Actively identifying storytelling opportunities that advance the college’s mission.
Creating and writing engaging stories that support the college’s marketing objectives in various formats, including print and digital, for all college audiences.
Enhancing and editing all copy provided to the department from other administrative areas.
Ensuring all writing is thoroughly and accurately edited to eliminate errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation and syntax.
Identifying, contacting, scheduling and interviewing various members of the Wofford community.
Transcribing and formulating content that creatively and accurately tells the Wofford story and supports the college’s mission in measurable and creative ways.
Assisting the director of communications with media relations and story/message dissemination.
Participation in and service on assigned, elected or appointed committees or service roles across the Wofford community.
Completing other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor degree or certification in a related field (public relations, mass communications, journalism) or equivalent, along with minimally three years professional experience writing and editing content is required for appointment.
The selected incumbent will be self-motivated, innovative and creative, with an eye for detail and an emphasis on quality work. The writer/editor will have excellent copywriting skills, be proficient in APS (Associated Press Style) and be proficient in all MS Office programs. This role requires an aptitude to work under pressure and adherance to tight and established deadlines. The job requires the incumbent to work both independently and on diverse and dynamic teams. The ability to learn quickly and thrive in a collaborative setting are a must for success in this role. Excellent critical-thinking skills are also beneficial.
EEO STATEMENT
Wofford College values diversity within our students, faculty and staff and strives to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people. Wofford College does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For information about Wofford’s Title IX compliance, visit wofford.edu/administration/title-ix. It is the policy of Wofford College to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities for employment. If you require any accommodations to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact HumanResources@Wofford.edu.
