The Staff Writer is responsible for initiating, recommending and preparing public information materials in a variety of written formats, including news releases, speeches, public service announcements, advertisements, newsletters, promotional and informational materials, and video presentations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Education
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For submissions: via Khalifa University's career site here
Website: http://www.kustar.ac.ae/
Duties and Responsibilities
- Writes news releases for release to media.
- Writes copy for various booklets, brochures, and flyers—varying language and tone of writing based upon product, media, and target audience.
- Edit or rewrite existing copy as necessary, and submit copy for approval by supervisor.
- Develop marketing campaigns for a wide range of clients, working with an Marketing Specialist and Vice President of External Relations to determine the best way to present information.
- Write articles, bulletins, speeches, and other related informative, marketing and promotional material.
- Conduct research and interviews of campus personnel to determine which of a program or intiative’s selling features should be promoted.
- Responsible for the production of newsletters and other publication content .
- Writes advertising copy for both print and electronic media .
- Writes copy for various video projects .
- Writes feature articles about students, faculty, and staff and other topics for distribution to selected media and target audiences .
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, or mass communications or related field
- Experience
- Three years professional journalistic writing experience, preferably in higher education or the newspaper/magazine industry
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Ability to meet strict deadlines
- Able to work on multiple tasks
- Self-motivated
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For submissions: via Khalifa University's career site here
Website: http://www.kustar.ac.ae/
