Communications Coordinator
Overview
The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (Princeton SPIA) is looking for a new Communications Coordinator/Writer. Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Communications Coordinator/Writer is a versatile, creative, and nimble communications professional with an interest in public affairs and public policy and an ability to write about complex topics in a succinct and approachable manner. Primary responsibilities include short- and long-form writing about Princeton SPIA’s faculty, students, alumni, and curricular initiatives; overseeing the School’s suite of e-newsletters and subscriber database; multimedia projects; and social-media support.
The Communications Coordinator/Writer must be able to work within a team, but is also expected to function independently. Strong interpersonal skills, a proactive mindset, comfort with pivoting as necessary, and a sense of humor are desired traits. An understanding of the School’s deep commitment to public service is a must.
Responsibilities
Content development: Research and write content that elevates the work of SPIA’s faculty, students, alumni, programs, centers, and initiatives, including, but not limited to:
- Research stories
- Factsheets/Executive Summaries
- Interviews / Q&As
- Profiles (student, alumni, faculty)
- News briefs
- Talking points
- Blogs
Newsletters: Compile, draft, and edit SPIA’s e-newsletters and maintain subscriber databases, including, but not limited to:
- Monthly public SPIA newsletter
- Biweekly SPIA events newsletter
- Quarterly special edition newsletters
Social media: Support monitoring, developing content for, and posting to SPIA’s social platforms, including, but not limited to:
- Twitter/X
- Sprout Social
Multimedia: Assist with multimedia projects and initiatives, including:
- Podcasts
- Video interviews
- Research illustrations
- Website content
Qualifications
Essential qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- 1 to 3 years of relevant experience
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Multimedia experience
- Familiarity with current affairs and public policy
- Experience with CRMs and email platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Constant Contact, etc.)
- Ability to translate complex topics to general audiences
Preferred qualifications
- Familiarity with content management systems
- Digital asset management experience
- Familiarity with graphic design and related tools (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc.)
- Experience in higher education communications
- Familiarity with photography/videography skills
Apply here: https://main-princeton.icims.com/jobs/19044/communications-coordinator/job?hub=15&_gl=1*1kba6qm*_ga*MTk0NTUyMTM3NC4xNzE1NjMxOTky*_ga_5Y2BYGL910*MTcxNTYzMTk5Mi4xLjEuMTcxNTYzMjAwNi40Ni4wLjA.&mobile=false&width=1110&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240