News and Content Manager
On-siteBrownwood, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Proactively identify, research, and develop compelling stories highlighting the transformative impact of the university's Christ-centered mission. Create and write news releases, feature stories, profiles, announcements, social media content, and e-newsletters across multiple platforms. Conduct interviews with students, faculty, alumni, donors, and community partners to generate authentic content while maintaining relationships with local and statewide media. Collaborate with Marketing and Communications team members to execute social media campaigns, manage an editorial calendar, and coordinate content planning with academic and advancement departments. Edit and proofread all assigned content for accuracy, apply Associated Press Style, and capture photography and short-form video to support digital initiatives. When scheduling permits, attend university events to capture storytelling opportunities and assist with website updates.
Required Qualifications
- evangelical Christians
- dedicated to teaching and service
- model the principles of the Christian faith
- support the University's affirmation of traditional Christian and Baptist beliefs
- active involvement in Christian activities both on campus and through a local church
- proven writer
- excellent news and feature writing skills
- proactively identifies, cultivates and tells stories
- highlighting the transformative impact of a Christ-centered education
- Proven news and feature writing ability
- a working knowledge of Associated Press Style
- strong editorial judgment
- meticulous attention to detail
- a passion for storytelling
- Must be committed to modeling the Christian faith
- Displays a proven record of modeling the Christian faith
- Synthesizes complex or diverse information
- collects and researches data
- uses intuition and experience to complement data
- designs work flows and procedures
- Generates creative solutions
- translates concepts and information into images
- uses feedback to modify designs
- applies design principles
- demonstrates attention to detail
- Develops effective project plans
- coordinates projects
- communicates changes and progress
- completes projects on time and budget
- manages project team activities effectively
- Speaks clearly and persuasively
- listens and gets clarification
- responds well to questions
- demonstrates effective group presentation skills
- participates actively in meetings
- Writes clearly and informatively
- edits their work for correct spelling and grammar
- varies their writing style as needed
- presents numerical data effectively
- is able to read and interpret written information effectively
- Balances the needs of the team and individual responsibilities effectively
- exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views
- gives and welcomes feedback
- contributes to building a positive team spirit
- puts the success of the team above their own interests
- able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives
- supports everyone's efforts to succeed
- Displays passion and optimism
- inspires respect and trust
- motivates others to perform well
- mobilizes others to fulfill the University's Mission Statement
- embracing the University's Core Values
- provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates
- exhibits self-confidence and confidence in others
- influences actions and opinions of others effectively
- accepts feedback from others
- gives appropriate recognition to others
- Develops workable implementation plans
- communicates changes effectively
- builds commitment and overcomes resistance effectively
- prepares and supports those affected by change
- monitors transition and evaluates results
- Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
- demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
- Treats everyone with respect
- keeps commitments
- inspires others to trust them
- works with integrity and ethically
- upholds the University's Mission Statement and Core Values
- Understands the business implications of his or her decisions
- displays an orientation to working within approved budgets and University profitability
- demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the higher education industry and the University's competition
- aligns his or her work with the University's Strategic Plan
- Follows policies and procedures consistently
- completes administrative tasks correctly and on time
- supports the University's Mission Statement and Core Values
- Benefits the University through external community and professional activities
- supports affirmative action and respects diversity
- Develops strategies to achieve the Institutional Priorities in the University's Strategic Plan
- understands the University's strengths and weaknesses
- analyzes the higher education market and competition effectively
- identifies external threats and opportunities
- adapts their strategy to changing conditions
- Sets and achieves challenging goals
- demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles
- measures themselves against a high standard of excellence
- takes calculated risks to accomplish goals
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