POSITION SUMMARY
The Content Fellow will have opportunities to work on a range of communications projects that engage and inform alumni, prospective students, and on-campus audiences. The Fellow may create written material for outlets such as the College website, The Grinnell Magazine, and the other communications platforms; and may also create visual and social media content and other digital communications.
The Fellow will play a role in the development of the weekly Campus Memo that serves as a communications resource for informing students, faculty, and staff about news of interest to the larger campus community in an engaging, timely, and accessible manner.
The ideal candidate would be a recent (within four years) graduate of Grinnell College with excellent writing, oral communication, research, organizational, and multitasking skills to work on a range of print and digital communications that convey the heart and soul of Grinnell College to varied audiences. For a talented, motivated, collaborative communicator with a professional attitude, this can be a highly rewarding first job, with hands-on experience to build a solid portfolio of print, digital, and web work.
This is a 1-year term position with the possibility for an additional year extension.
Key Responsibilities
The Content Fellow contributes to the creation of multi-platform content in support of Grinnell’s mission, goals, and strategic priorities, and will:
- Work with team members to develop and execute creative, engaging content that meets project objectives for campus stakeholders, donors, and alumni, student recruitment, image-building, and other operations of the College as assigned.
- Monitor engagement with our content and share insights and recommendations to improve and optimize content.
- Develop discipline expertise, remain up to date with industry best practices, and share skills and knowledge with fellow team members to advance cross-training and strategic integrated communications practices.
- Execute integrated communication strategies based on a shared understanding of the College, including mission, vision, and values as well as institutional identity and brand strategy; its audiences and stakeholders; and our communications channels.
ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGE
Grinnell College is a private liberal arts college located in Grinnell, Iowa and is consistently ranked on the U.S. News and World Report’s list of Best National Liberal Arts Colleges. Grinnell College values diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the College across all constituencies.
Minimum Qualifications
- An undergraduate degree is required and from Grinnell College is preferred
- One-year related work experience preferred but not required
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail is critical
- Effectively researches potential issues, reconciles inconsistencies, and resolves issues
- Actively participates in discussions, values feedback, and maintains integrity in professional relationships
- Demonstrated aptitude and desire to be part of a collaborative, problem-solving team
- Champions diversity, equity, and inclusion