External Marketing Communications Manager

External Marketing Communications ManagerThis 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 requiredMinimum 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