Antioch University Los Angeles
Hiring Department: MFA Community Email Newsletter Editor
Number of Positions Requested: 1
Person Student Reports To: Lisa Locascio Nighthawk
Average number of Work Hours Per Week: 20
Hourly Pay Rate: (Min wage varies per City/State)
Student May Have to Work: Days
Position allows for remote: Yes
What percentage of remote: 100%
Method to assess remote work: Production of the MFA Citizen (Community Newsletter) bi-monthly
Job Description and Any Special Skills:
The MFA Community Email Newsletter Editor would create a bi-monthly email newsletter to develop positive relationships and engagement with the Antioch MFA community—students, faculty, alumni, and other constituents.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the MFA email newsletter team to develop the structure and content of the MFA community newsletter
- Generate dynamic and engaging content for the bi-monthly community newsletter
- Develop and maintain a strong MFA community network to actively seek out story ideas
- Create, edit, proofread and test the newsletter using email marketing software (Mailchimp)
- Track and report the performance of each newsletter using email marketing software tracking tools and suggest and make improvements based on data
- Update the list of subscribers and create subscription forms on email marketing software
- Ensure emails follow industry policies and best practices
Qualifications:
- Professional writing and editing experience
- High level of organizational skills
- Able to manage two monthly email newsletter projects from start to finish
- Able to work with other members of the MFA email newsletter team to communicate expectations, goals, deadlines, etc.
- Attention to detail, especially in editing and proofing
- Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Word, email, Internet skills) and the ability to learn new technologies such as Mailchimp
To apply for this position, send your resume to: [email protected]