Antioch University Los Angeles
Start Date: 12/1/2024
End Date: 5/31/2025
Number of Positions: 1
Hours per Week: 20
Weekends Required: No
Evenings Required: No
Supervisor: Lisa Locascio Nighthawk
Alternate Supervisor: Cathy Linh Che
This position allows for remote work Yes/No: Yes
Percentage of time that could be remote (0-100%): 100%. Creating and sending out the community newsletter.
Method to assess remote work: Actual bi-weekly newsletters. Regular check-ins and communication with the MFA Team.
Job Description
- The MFA Community Email Newsletter Editor creates 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 team to generate dynamic and engaging content for the bi-monthly
community newsletter (10 hours) - Develop and maintain a strong MFA community network to actively seek out story ideas (2
hours) - Create, edit, proofread and test the newsletter using email marketing software (Mailchimp)
(6 hours) - Track and report the performance of each newsletter using email marketing software
tracking tools and suggest and make improvements based on data (1 hour) - Update the list of subscribers and create subscription forms on email marketing software
(1 hour) - 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 and Canva
How to Apply: Email Cover Letter and Resume to [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Position Type: Work Study
Department: MFA in Creative Writing