Reports to the Director of Public Information and is responsible for writing, editing and rewriting articles and news briefs for on-line news source, as well as other digital and traditional media, under daily deadline. Must have the ability to produce accurate headlines and captions, create photo packages, make photo assignments and help maintain electronic photo archive. In addition, write occasional feature stories related to Penn State.
Requires Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in journalism or English, plus three years of work-related experience in comparable job. Reporting or copy-editing background preferred. Requires exceptional news judgment, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience with AP style, Mac-based platform, Photoshop and InDesign required. Familiarity with Excel, Numbers and Illustrator helpful. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding.
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