How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration and should be attached as the first page of your resume (only one file may be uploaded to the system). In your cover letter, please address your specific interest in the position as well as your skills and experience that directly relate to the role. In addition, please include writing and design samples and/or a link to your portfolio.
Job Summary
Finance Communications is looking for an experienced communicator to join our team. Working with the director of communications, you'll support a variety of internal and external communication projects across the organization. The position includes:
- Writing, editing, and proofreading content for multiple communication channels such as websites, newsletters, emails, brochures, presentations, etc.
- Researching article ideas and interviewing Finance colleagues.
- Developing an editorial calendar for the Finance intranet.
- Managing the Finance intranet and the home page of finance.umich.edu.
- Providing communications guidance to Finance employees and departments
- Coordinating projects with graphic and web designers.
- Writing and designing presentations, flyers, signage, brochures, etc.
- Developing, implementing, and measuring communication plans.
- Photographing select Finance events and activities.
- Working with local content managers to ensure the Finance suite of websites is accurate and current.
- Ensuring all content adheres to Finance and U-M style and branding standards.
- Administrative work as needed.
Finance is a division within Business and Finance at U-M. This job is fully remote, but occasional onsite meetings may be necessary. In addition, it will be necessary-on occasion- to attend certain activities (social events, large meetings, etc.,) to take photos and interview attendees in order to produce content for Finance communication channels.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience.
- Minimum of five years of experience in a related role developing communications and strategies to meet measurable goals.
- Proficiency in WordPress and Drupal website content management systems and using basic HTML.
- Outstanding writing skills in a variety of formats, ranging from news and feature articles to web content and video scripts.
- Excellent editing and proofreading abilities.
Modes of Work
The work requirements allow for the majority or all of the work to be completed offsite. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements, but is not generally scheduled on a recurring basis.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
