Position Title: Creative Content Writer & Managing Editor, Internal Publications (Reg FT)
Department: Marketing & Public Relations
Campus: Allegheny Campus
Additional Information: This position will remain open until filled. However, to ensure consideration for an interview, please submit your completed application, cover letter, and resume by no later than February 23, 2024. The College cannot guarantee that application materials received after this date will be considered or reviewed.
Benefits: CCAC offers an exceptional benefits package. Highlights include an excellent health plan with very low out-of-pocket expense network option, generous time off and holiday pay, a 403b retirement plan with up to 10% employer match or other options through the State’s retirement defined benefit pension system, free employee parking, public service (student) loan forgiveness eligible employer, and employer-paid benefits including group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
Remote Work Option: Hybrid
Salary Grade: Admin 15 - $58,050
Job Category: Administrators
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Slot: 6042
Job Open Date: 2/9/2024
Job Close Date: Open Until Filled
General Summary: Researches and writes original copy for a host of college publications and assists in writing for other mediums, including but not limited to, TV and radio transmissions, the web and social media as and when required. Serves as managing editor for the college’s internal e-newsletter. Functions as copyeditor for a full range of communications.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in creative writing, journalism, marketing, communications, liberal arts or related field and a minimum of four years’ related experience. Knowledge of and experience with AP style, copyediting marks required; experience in higher education marketing & communications and/or agency experience preferred.
Must be comfortable turning around copy quickly and willing and able to meet tight deadlines. Must be knowledgeable of standard publishing industry lingo; copyediting notations and marks; and AP Style. Must also be well-versed in writing styles and formats and able to write for various mediums. Must be detail-oriented and skilled at fact checking sources. Able and willing to work weekends and evenings when necessary. Some limited regional travel required.
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Clearances: Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and in order to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances which are available here.
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