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Senior Editor
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193317SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Senior EditorAnticipated Hiring Range
$67,000 - $70,000Work Schedule
Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm, including some nights and weekends; flexible work arrangements availableJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
University CommunicationsAbout the Department
Essential Job Duties
- The position provides copyediting and proofreading services for print and digital materials produced by UComm’s Marketing Communications unit, such as advertisements, brochures, websites, email campaigns and a wide variety of other assets. In this capacity, the position functions as a guardian of voice, tone and editorial style in accordance with NC State’s brand; leads efforts to maintain and improve the quality and consistency of all communications; and ensures that all materials are produced in accordance with key strategic messaging priorities.
- The position is the principal editor for key central communications initiatives, such as the chancellor’s fall address and the chancellor’s annual report.
- The position will rely on an intimate familiarity with AP style and with editorial style in general to implement NC State’s specific editorial style in all writing, editing and proofreading projects. In addition, the position is responsible for maintaining and updating the editorial style guidelines on NC State’s brand site.
- The position conducts training and provides consultation for UComm colleagues and campus partners in areas including writing, editing, editorial style, voice and tone, and other communications topics.
- The position writes news and feature stories for the Bulletin, NC State’s faculty/staff e-newsletter, and for other campus partners.
- The position writes additional original content as needed for such assets as web copy, live remarks and interview scripts, among others.
- The position directly supervises two professional staff in the Editorial Services unit:
- A writer and editor who manages the university’s Email Mass Distribution System; writes news and feature stories for the Bulletin and for other campus partners through UComm’s Marketing Communications unit; and provides editing and proofreading backup for the senior editor.
- A writer and editor who manages the university calendar and who provides writing and editing support to University Human Resources.
Other Responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Experience/Education
Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Other Required Qualifications
- Strong news-writing and feature-writing skills, including the ability to conduct interviews and background research and to write compelling, engaging stories.
- Superb copyediting skills, including the ability to catch errors in spelling, grammar and factuality; correct errors in editorial style; impose brand-specific voice and tone; and improve clarity and comprehensibility.
- Ability to perform highly meticulous proofreading of fully designed print and digital communications assets, with superior attention to detail.
- Expert knowledge of AP style.
- General competency in MS Office and Google apps.
- Collaboration skills conducive to building productive relationships with partners and stakeholders throughout the university.
- Ability to develop and implement strategic communications.
- Ability to grasp discipline-specific information and recast it in writing for a general audience without introducing errors or inaccuracies.
- Ability to manage communications projects to ensure timely completion while satisfying client requirements and achieving UComm’s strategic goals.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, complex, team-oriented environment.
- Ability to work independently, be creative and exercise initiative.
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines while delivering high-quality work.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to write different types of copy for a wide range of audiences and purposes, including such assets as web copy, interview scripts and live remarks, among others.
- Ability to develop communications strategy.
- Experience with the WordPress content management system.
- Experience with the Mailchimp email marketing platform.
- General understanding of public relations, issues management and media relations.
- Familiarity with a land-grant university environment.
- Familiarity with a Research I university environment.
Required License or Certification
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
05/25/2023Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
06/02/2023Notice to Applicants
Special Instructions
Position Number
00001740Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Public Communication SpecialistPosition Classification Band Level
AdvancedPosition Classification Salary Range
$31,200 - $83,965Salary Grade Equivalency
GN13Alternate Option
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency EventTime Limited Position
NoIs this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?
NoDepartment Id
081001 - University CommunicationsAA/EEO
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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