22 June 2012

Job Opening: Freelance Staff Writer for Khalifa University (Abu Dhabi)

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
  • 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/