Content Writer
University of MemphisPerforms various activities relating to information technology (IT) that may include technical design implementation, maintenance of systems & services, and oversight of electronic data.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Web Content Developer: Serve as the website content developer for TN Institute Gambling Education and Research (TIGER). Create and revise content for TIGER’s comprehensive website and work collaboratively with the search engine optimization team of the external website development and maintenance company to finalize web content. Develop blog posts, social media messaging, and related content. Work collaboratively with appropriate college and university offices to ensure content and website adhere to institutional brand standards.
External communications: Write consumable communications for non-academic audiences (e.g., clients, family members, legislators) based on academic documents and research papers (i.e., white papers, position statements, press releases, community outreach).
New program communications: Draft, proofread, and edit content for special projects and new initiatives, ensuring consistency in language, messaging, and accessibility to target audiences. This includes special programs such as psycho-educational programs for parents of adolescents. Create polished and accessible drafts for designated audiences including slide decks, voice-over scripts, and printable handouts.
Internal communications: Assist leadership team in drafting and revising all internal TIGER documents, including policy and procedures manuals, technical papers, APA-style research papers, and reports to university funding agencies and other groups.
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of relevant experience in journalism, technical writing, marketing, or health communication fields. Relevant experience may substitute for education requirement. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.