Communications Coordinator

Job summary
The Marketing and Communications team at the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business is seeking a Communications Coordinator.The role involves serving as assistant editor for Tippie Magazine, Exchange, and Iowa Ledger alumni magazines.The Communications Coordinator will also support and improve various other marketing communications efforts.
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Assistant editor of Tippie Magazine, Iowa Ledger, and Exchange.• Help plan, produce, and distribute the college's alumni magazines.• Coordinate photoshoots for college.• Write copy for content hub.• Write press releases and stories on an ad hoc basis.• Produce the Mary Thomas Prappas Ethics Essay contest winners booklet.• Create/update Facts and Figures document in coordination with designers and UICA representatives.• Gather and write alumni updates sent to the college.• Publish media mentions online.• Assist in planning of collegiate magazines and budget preparation.
Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree in journalism/communications/marketing or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.• 1-3 years' experience in an editorial or publications capacity.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.• Working knowledge of the principles of editing and publishing.• Demonstrated constructive and collaborative relationship building skills.• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time.• Working knowledge of good design practices.• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.• Driver's license and ability to meet UI Fleet Services requirements.• Photography experience is desired.
Key Skills Needed
• Written and verbal communication• Editing and publishing• Relationship building• Project management• Design practices• Adobe Creative Suite
Benefits
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation, sick leave, health, dental, life and disability insurance options, and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.