Communications Coordinator

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
• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Sprout Social

Multimedia: Assist with multimedia projects and initiatives, including:

• Podcasts
• Video interviews
• Research illustrations
• Website content

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

We at the School of Public and International Affairs believe that it is vital to cultivate an environment that embraces and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion - fundamental to the success of our education and research mission. This commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment and hiring as we actively seek colleagues of exceptional ability who represent a broad range of viewpoints, experiences, and value systems, and who share Princeton University's dedication to excellence.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

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