a technology-driven world.
The ideal candidate is a strategist and versatile creator who can navigate both internal academic circles and external media landscapes to position Spelman faculty as global thought leaders and Spelman students as the next generation of innovators.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Storytelling & Content Creation
- Identify, research, and produce high-impact features on Spelman faculty, focusing on their research, pedagogy, and contributions to global discourse.
- Craft compelling stories that demonstrate how Spelman integrates the arts, humanities, and sciences to solve modern challenges.
- Write op-eds, develop talking points, and collaborate with the Media Relations team to secure media placements for faculty to establish them as subject matter experts in their respective fields.
- Document the journeys of students who are leveraging technology and liberal arts foundations to disrupt industries and lead in the digital age
Strategic Storytelling & Content Creation
- Identify, research, and produce high-impact features on Spelman faculty, focusing on their research, pedagogy, and contributions to global discourse.
- Craft compelling stories that demonstrate how Spelman integrates the arts, humanities, and sciences to solve modern challenges.
- Write op-eds, develop talking points, and collaborate with the Media Relations team to secure media placements for faculty to establish them as subject matter experts in their respective fields.
Brand Advocacy & Impact
- Serve as the primary communications partner for the Provost's Office, Department Chairs, and Program Directors to ensure a steady pipeline of academic news.
- Ensure all academic communications reinforce Spelman's standing as a top-ranked liberal arts college and a leader in Black excellence.
- Monitor the reach and impact of academic storytelling, using analytics to refine strategies and increase the visibility of the Spelman brand in academic
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5-7 years of in communications, preferably in higher education, research institutions, or mission-driven organizations.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with a demonstrated ability to craft compelling academic narratives for varied audiences.
- Strong understanding of academic culture and the ability to engage with scholars and academic leaders.
- Demonstrated experience in content strategy, campaign planning, and multi-channel content development.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, collaborate across departments, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and cultural competence in working with diverse populations and perspectives.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience supporting communications at a higher education institution.
- Familiarity with academic communications, including research promotion, faculty media training, and storytelling for impact.
Certifications, Licenses, Restrictions
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, or a related field.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: use hands to handle office supplies, operate computer and other office equipment, talk, sit and hear. The employee is frequently required to: walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to: stand, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, and lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.
Work Location/Schedule
This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
Posting Number: SC0911P
Open Until Filled: Yes
