The Role
Create and edit print and digital content, conduct interviews and research, write articles and news releases, manage social and email campaigns, support website content, source images, assist events and multimedia, ensure brand consistency and deadlines, and use project management tools.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for creating content to promote the Seminary’s objectives and helping to create positive associations with the Seminary’s audiences within the church and the public.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with faculty and staff from various departments to develop content for Concordia Seminary’s print and digital communications
- Research, conduct interviews, write articles and edit copy for the Seminary’s magazine, e-newsletters and other publications
- Compose and distribute news releases, develop social media content and assist with email marketing campaigns
- Assist in creating and editing content for Seminary websites
- Source images to accompany written material
- Assist in the development and execution of social media strategy and policy for Concordia Seminary
- Assist in planning and executing Seminary events
- Ensure that work is well-written, accurate and on deadline
- Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure consistency of Seminary branding messages across all channels and platforms
- Use project management software
ANCILLARY DUTIES:
- Remain current on emerging technology in integrated marketing communications
- Assist with photography and video to complement story telling
- Adhere to Associated Press style, Seminary style and other communications style guides as identified
QUALIFICATIONS:
Work Experience Requirements
- Exceptional written and oral communications skills
- Three years of experience in writing and editing required
- Must be able to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines
- Must be available for occasional evenings and weekends to cover campus-related events as required
- Member in good standing with LCMS-affiliated congregation preferred, but not required
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in English, communications or journalism or related degree required
Technical Skills
- Experience in a cross-platform environment (Mac/PC) using applications including Microsoft Office
- Dexterity in using social media websites and management systems, such as Hootsuite
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite applications is a plus
Skills Required
- Exceptional written and oral communications skills
- Three years of experience in writing and editing
- Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines
- Availability for occasional evenings and weekends to cover events
- Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, or related degree
- Experience in a cross-platform environment (Mac/PC) using Microsoft Office
- Dexterity using social media websites and management systems such as Hootsuite
- Use of project management software
- Member in good standing with LCMS-affiliated congregation
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite applications
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The Company
What We Do
Concordia Seminary is a Lutheran seminary that provides theological education and leadership centered in the Gospel of Jesus Christ for the formation of pastors, missionaries, deaconesses, scholars, and leaders for The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS).
