Copy Editor III

University of Utah, United States

Updated: 27 days ago
Location: Salt Lake City, UTAH
Job Type: FullTime

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Open Date 03/20/2024
Requisition Number PRN38028B
Job Title Copy Editor III
Working Title Copy Editor III
Job Grade 012
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Hybrid: Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm
VP Area President
Department 01396 - my529
Location My529 Downtown SLC
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $62,993 - $70,000 DOE
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
About my529
my529, Utah’s educational savings plan, is rated as one of the best 529 plans in the United States. As a quasi-governmental agency, we provide the stability of government in a goal-driven business environment. Sound financial management and expanded marketing have created substantial and stable growth over the past 10 years. Currently, my529 has $22 billion in assets under management and more than 500,000 accounts. my529 has more than 80 employees. my529 is part of the Utah System of Higher Education. Learn more at www.my529.org.
Position Summary
my529 is seeking an experienced editor to work in a collaborative setting. Key skills include a fine wit and creative turn of phrase, a passion for collaborative brainstorming and an understanding of design concepts. Duties include editing copy for digital and print media; writing, editing and posting social media; assisting in the maintenance of my529’s WordPress websites; sending marketing email. This is a full time, benefited position with my529 https://my529.org/ . More information regarding benefits can be found here: https://benefits.utah.edu/
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:

  • Edit and write blogs, articles and social media content.
  • Edit and write procedures, policies, company reports, legal and customer correspondence.
  • Be mindful of characteristics like flow, readability and sentence variety in content.
  • Collaborate with various teams on creative projects.
  • Provide constructive feedback to writers. Help to develop stories and campaigns. Nurture the growth of the writers.
  • Stay current on trends in publishing, social media, and follow relevant financial and 529 industry updates.
  • Understand design concepts.
  • Understand grammar rules and adhere to established document styles, standards, branding and disclosure principles.
  • Understand best practices for social media writing.
  • Be comfortable and familiar with computers and software programs such as the Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, WordPress and Mailchimp, with a willingness to become proficient in my529’s internal systems and programs.
  • Perform all other duties, tasks and project work as assigned by supervisor or department leaders.


Required Skills:
Editing. Duties primarily include editing copy for digital and print media. Topics range from nuts-and-bolts articles on how to use our plan to thought pieces on trends in higher education and financial literacy. The editor will be working with marketing, compliance and technical copy. Some writing also will be required.
Creative collaboration. Working with content teams to brainstorm projects, including taglines, visuals, marketing campaigns, brochures and other marketing materials.
Social media. Writing and editing social media posts in support of my529’s goals, and managing posts in collaboration with the Publications and Marketing teams.
Website maintenance. Posting and managing content on our WordPress website.
Email maintenance. Managing our marketing email system.
What You Will Be Learning:
You will become knowledgeable about:
  • 529 industry.
  • Financial industry.
  • my529 history, program description, benefits and features.
  • Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board rules.

DISCLAIMER
my529 has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and my529 reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as my529 may deem appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
  • A Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field + 6 years of directly related work experience, or a Master’s degree + 4 years of directly related work experience. (1 years of experience is equivalent to one year of education).


Experience:
  • Professional experience in editing, writing or marketing.
  • Experience working on outreach and marketing materials, social media and website content, blogs, emails and articles.
  • Candidates asked to move forward through the application process will be required to provide two writing samples. The writing samples should include:
    • A technical piece.
    • A creative piece—marketing copy, a feature story or social media posts.
Preferences
Preference will be given to in-state (Utah) applicants.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
    • Optional Documents
  • Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
  • Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169

    • University Human Resource Management
    250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
    Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: [email protected]

     


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