Technical Aide

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides technical support. Responsibilities may include computer programming or operations; research support; medical patient care; technical equipment maintenance, repair, fabrication or operation; or other technical support functions.

Unit Position Summary

The successful candidate will help tell the stories of the college's students, faculty, alumni, donors, programs, and initiatives for audiences that include prospective and current students, alumni, donors, faculty, staff, and the public. Working closely with editorial and social media colleagues, the Senior Writer will take assigned stories from initial research through publication and social media promotion, producing content that is accurate, engaging, accessible, and consistent with the college's voice and editorial standards.

Desired Qualifications

General

• Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to develop content that supports college priorities and demonstrates the impact of the arts and humanities.
• Manage multiple assignments and meet publication deadlines, including time-sensitive announcements.
• Create and maintain project records in ClickUp, updating assignment status and organizing drafts, photos, and supporting materials.
• Participate in team and editorial meetings and incorporate feedback throughout the content development process.

Writing and Editorial

• Research, report, and write news and feature articles, student and alumni profiles, faculty research stories, award announcements, and coverage of programs and initiatives.
• Review source documents and background materials, develop interview questions, and conduct interviews with faculty, students, alumni, donors, and external partners.
• Translate complex research and academic subjects into clear, compelling stories for a range of audiences.
• Fact-check, edit, and proofread articles, captions, and other communications using Associated Press style, MSU editorial standards, and college style.
• Coordinate accuracy reviews with story subjects and revise drafts in collaboration with the editorial team.
• Gather photographs, confirm caption details and photo credits, and prepare simple photo composites as needed.
• Provide additional writing and editing support for college communications and initiatives.

Social Media

• Write and adapt social media copy for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X, tailoring content to each platform and audience.

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