External Marketing Communications Manager

This position supports the execution of external marketing and communications initiatives
for Illinois Wesleyan University, including drafting press releases, supporting media
outreach efforts, and assisting in preparing materials for media inquiries. Contributes
story ideas, writes content, and manages deadlines for university communication channels.
Responsible for the production of the Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine by writing
and editing content, and ensuring the magazine content and creative direction fulfills
institutional communication goals. Assists in the coordination and distribution of
the university's podcast. This is a full-time, 12 month, on-campus position.  Generous benefits include health, retirement, considerable time off, and access
to multiple tuition programs for employees and dependents.  

Responsibilities:

• Support university news operations;  generate ideas, write and manage story timelines, maintain website news feed; distribute
  press releases to media; assist in the production, editing, and distribution of the
  various news releases, media content and inquiries; actively monitor and report on
  IWU media presence; manage assignments, guide and edit work of student writing staff. 



• Create content and oversee the production of the IWU Magazine; generate stories, write and edit content; collaborate with Advancement and all departments
  to align content with strategic goals; collaborate with photographer(s) to ensure
  compelling visuals; collaborate with graphic designers to oversee eye-catching, on
  brand designs; manage contacts, ensure quality control with print vendor; manage USPS
  periodical mailing requirements; manage deadlines in consideration of Advancement
  targets.



• Assist in the coordination and distribution of IWU Podcast.



• Create and distribute university newsletters. 
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required



• Minimum of three years’ related experience; Associated Press style writing, understanding 
  audience demographics, storytelling, and assignment management.



• Occasional weekend and evening hours; on-call for emergencies outside of regular business
  hours

Application Information:

Please download the application at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/job-openings/.  Feel free to include a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional
references. To ensure full consideration, apply by July 1.   Review of applications will begin immediately and the position is open until filled. 

Email:  [email protected]

Illinois Wesleyan University
Human Resources, Holmes 209
1312 N. Park Street
Bloomington, IL  61701
Fax:  309-556-1710 (please use cover sheet)

$49k-$51k, based on experience

The final candidate will pass a pre-employment background investigation.

An overview of IWU benefits can be found here. Illinois Wesleyan University does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or
anytime during employment for this position. All persons hired will be required to
verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and maintain work authorization
throughout the employment term.

Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering
a community that values a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds among our outstanding
faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment
to contributing to and enhancing our community in these areas. Illinois Wesleyan University
is an EEO Employer. Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be
accessed at https://www.iwu.edu/title-ix/sexual-misconduct-policy.html. Illinois Wesleyan
University is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting excellence through
a variety of viewpoints.