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Assistant Editor, Digital and Social Media

Publication or Company  Vassar College
Vassar College
Industry  Internet/Online/New Media, Magazine Publishing, Non-profit, Other Publishing, Social Media
Salary Competitive
Benefits 401K/403B, Dental, Flexible Hours, Health
Job Duration Part Time
Job Location Poughkeepsie, NY
Experience Level 3 years
Job Requirements As part of the Office of Communications at Vassar College, the part-time assistant editor, digital and social media will assist the director of alumnae/i communications in producing content for the alumnae/i website, the alumnae/i magazine, a monthly e-newsletter for alumnae/i and parents, and broadcast emails. This benefits-eligible position is part-time (27.5 hours/week) for the full year.

Primary responsibilities include:
  • The daily management of Vassar's alumnae/i-focused social media outlets (currently Facebook and Twitter) and the alumnae/i website (alums.vassar.edu).
  • Identifying new trends and emerging platforms in social media and making recommendations for their use in meeting the needs of the college.
  • Reviewing and approving e-blasts sent to Vassar alumnae/i and parents.
  • Providing social media support for events, as needed.
  • Working collaboratively with the college's editorial staff to write and edit articles about the college, its activities, alumnae/i, and students for print and electronic media.


Qualifications:
  • Experience writing and editing content for online publications, including the selection and processing of photos and videos.
  • Strong familiarity with and experience using current social media platforms and a proven ability to engage constituents through their use.
  • Proven ability to think strategically about social media, including emerging platforms.
  • Strong written and interpersonal communications skills and facility in working with others to generate story ideas and social media campaigns.
  • Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) is a plus.
  • A bachelor's degree and at least three years of professional experience in writing and editing for social media and print and electronic publications.
    About Our Company Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Joining our campus is entering an academic environment with resources to match: theaters, art galleries, a library with over a million volumes, an athletic center, a golf course, nature preserves, and renowned speakers from every field. While our campus is known for its beauty, we're also located in one of the most scenic places on earth, the Hudson River Valley, yet only 90 minutes from New York City.

    Vassar is strongly committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of a liberal arts education and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion and respect for difference. Vassar College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.