Department
Communications and Marketing
Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Extension Contingency Notes
Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by March 31, 2025. Applications received after March 31, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI:
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the state’s flagship public research university, as well as the land- grant and sea-grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, R.I., and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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This is a full time in person position with a hybrid/remote schedule of 2 days a week possible immediately upon start date with supervisors permission.
BASICFUNCTION:
Work as part of the Publications and Creative Services team in a collaborative and deadline-driven environment to produce high-quality print and digital/online university materials, including managing production from inception to delivery. Work with university constituents and departments to maximize marketing and communications outreach efforts that meet strategic objectives. Set the editorial vision and voice for university publications/materials and develop content that resonates with diverse audiences, including prospective and current students, faculty, alumni, and community stakeholders. Ensure the timely delivery of communication and marketing publications/materials that enhance stakeholders’ understanding of the university’s mission and uphold the university’s brand and editorial standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIALDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage multiple projects simultaneously and serve as project lead, initiating contact with university clients and collaborating with Publications and Creative Services production coordinator, designers, and photographer to ensure timely adherence to production schedules.
Organize and present content and guide the content selection process. Proofread, fact-check, and edit copy for clarity, grammar, and accuracy.
Coordinate university messaging and contribute to campaign planning in collaboration and consultation with other marketing and communications staff, including brand marketing and advertising, social media, web communications, public information/media relations, and alumni magazine.
Working within client budget parameters and adhering to URI and state of Rhode Island purchasing regulations, write job production specifications, solicit bids/quotes, and select vendors.
OTHERDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES:
Support the editor-in-chief of the University of Rhode Island Magazine (alumni publication), serving as copy editor and proofreader as assigned.
Serve as a creative partner with graphic design staff to set, execute, and achieve client objectives.
Write and coordinate other editorial jobs for Publications and Creative Services, as assigned.
Perform additional duties as requested.
LICENSES, TOOLS, ANDEQUIPMENT:
Personal computers (Macintosh hardware), printers, and relevant digital programs and software.
Required Qualifications
REQUIRED:
1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Minimum of five years of demonstrated professional editing and writing experience.
3. Demonstrated strong skills in grammar, spelling, punctuation and editing conventions.
4. Demonstrated experience seeking and developing content.
5. Demonstrated experience executing print and online strategies to maximize communications.
6. Demonstrated project management or project leadership experience.
7. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
8. Demonstrated organizational skills.
9. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
10. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
11. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders.
12. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team.
13. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED:
1. Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or related field.
2. Demonstrated professional editing, writing, and communications project management experience at an institution of higher education.
3. Demonstrated experience working with Web-based and email marketing platforms.
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The University of Rhode Island is an equal-opportunity employer committed to the principles of affirmative action. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.
Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 4 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) Other Document – 3 to 5 samples of related work (as one complete pdf document or a link provided within a pdf document).
(#4) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14867
