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Job DescriptionThe Keough School of Global Affairs is a vibrant community committed to serving human dignity through research and scholarship, teaching and learning, and policies and practices designed to advance the development of the whole person and of each person in their specific socio-cultural context.
The Senior Content Specialist ensures the Keough School’s communications platforms deliver high-quality, technically accurate, and dynamic written content that reflects the school's mission. Operating under the strategic direction and guidance of the Director of Communications and Marketing, this role leads student-focused storytelling (undergraduate, master's, doctoral) and translates complex faculty scholarship into accessible narratives. Additionally, this position acts as the team's primary editor, enforcing Associated Press (AP) style, brand guidelines, and editorial quality control.
Key ResponsibilitiesContent Development & Academic Storytelling
- Proactively identify, research, and write compelling content on faculty research, scholarly publications, grants, academic programs, and student outcomes.
- Serve as the lead storyteller for student experiences across undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs to support recruitment and engagement efforts.
- Translate complex scholarly research and academic developments into engaging content optimized for digital platforms, web, and email.
- Commission, edit and publish student blog posts that highlight academic experiences, global learning opportunities, research, internships and student life.
- Build strong internal relationships with academic program staff, researchers, faculty, and students to surface story opportunities.
Editorial Oversight & Quality Control
- Review and edit team-generated content—including stories, newsletters, broadcast emails, and print collateral—to maintain consistency of voice, messaging, and AP Style compliance.
- Maintain adherence to University brand standards and editorial guidelines across all school communications.
- Collaborate with central campus partners, including Notre Dame’s Office of Public Affairs and Communications, Media Relations, and Notre Dame Research to amplify Keough School research and scholarship.
Editorial Planning & Alignment
- Maintain a pipeline of academic and research stories that feed into the school's central editorial planning process.
- Coordinate content schedules with communications colleagues to ensure timely delivery of assignments.
- Identify opportunities to repurpose academic and research content to maximize visibility across platforms.
- Education Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (4 years)
- Experience: 3 to 4 years
- Degree Qualifications: Communications, Journalism, or related field
- Skill Qualifications:
- Professional communications experience in areas such as marketing, public relations, and/or copywriting, preferably in a higher education setting.
- Understanding of communications strategy and its connection to digital content, creation, and organization.
- Excellent writing and editing skills. Interest in international affairs and peacebuilding.
Compensation: Up to $80,000/year, commensurate with experience
This position will be accepting applications until August 19, 2026.
A resume and cover letter are required in order to be considered.
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree (4 years)
- 3 to 4 years professional communications experience
- Degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field
- Professional experience in marketing, public relations, and/or copywriting
- Experience enforcing AP style and editorial quality control
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Understanding of communications strategy for digital content, web, and email
- Experience commissioning, editing, and publishing student blog posts or similar content
- Adherence to brand standards and ability to maintain editorial guidelines
- Experience in higher education communications
- Interest in international affairs and peacebuilding
- Resume and cover letter required for application
What We Do
The University of Notre Dame is a global, private Catholic research university located in Notre Dame, Indiana. Founded in 1842, the institution is inspired by its Catholic character to be a powerful force for good in the world. It focuses on fostering intellectual growth and moral character in equal measure, pursuing academic excellence and breakthroughs in research and leadership across all fields of study.
