About this role
5 Editorial Officer (f/m/d) Department: Marketing and CommunicationsFull-time/Part-time: Full-timeLocation: Vienna, AT, 1100Application Deadline: Open until filledThe Editorial Officer leads strategy, planning and production of CEU editorial to promote CEU's brand, develop public understanding of the institution and amplify research, top news and initiatives from across the university. The Editorial Officer works collaboratively with faculty and staff across units as well as external higher education alliances, including CIVICA, to lead the planning and delivery of creative, impactful articles and communications that support CEU's mission and priorities.
The Editorial Officer regularly conducts interviews and research for coverage on a wide variety of topics in order to articulate CEU's most important stories and selling points for stakeholders and the university's global audience. They are responsible for writing, curating and editing copy that appears on CEU's homepage news as well as digital and print publications from the university. This position is a full-time maternity leave replacement with a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2028 with the possibility of extension. Duties and
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage editorial content for CEU homepage news section and publishing timeline for each academic year
- Lead editorial planning discussions with academic and administrative units across the university to gather top news and shape messaging
- Lead interviews with faculty, staff and external stakeholders; independently conduct story research for articles
- Write advertorial texts for external publications
- Establish and maintain `tone of voice' for CEU brand
- Independently build and publish news content pages in CEU's CMS
- Strategically curate the news section of https://www.ceu.edu / for key audiences
- Select and edit as needed compelling imagery and video to enhance copy
- Collaborate with Video Program Manager and Social Media Officer to help amplify rich media content
- Gather, vet, condense and otherwise organize content delivered from information focal points, namely for major content pieces, such as brochures · Copy edit subtitles when necessary
- Deliver persuasive communications through web story articles and advertorials
- Cultivate relationships with communications colleagues at partnering higher education institutions, alliances and organizations to strategically coordinate editorial content
- Collaborate with administrative and academic units to plan promotional content for key audiences such as prospective students, partner universities, donors and friends of the universityQualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- C2 level English
- Training in journalism, interviewing and content marketing writing
- Advanced demonstrated work experience in a similar position is required
- Experience in journalism and content production, especially for digital mediums
- Excellent proofreading and editing skills
- Strong planning and organizational skills, especially related to project management
- Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and prioritize projects to stay on top of workflow and strict deadlines
- Self-starter, able to work independently and in teams
- Media relations experience is preferred
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-ethnic and multicultural environment
- Basic understanding and knowledge of SEO best practices What CEU Offers
- Competitive salary starting from a yearly gross salary of EUR 55,000
- International environment
- Salary supplement for meals (Edenred)
- Access to LinkedIn Learning and other professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to work from home in line with CEU's Home Office Policy How to ApplyApplicants need to submit:1.
CV2. Motivation letterApply now: https://ams.at/su/8xLlY Requisition ID: 1038 Das Mindestentgelt für die Stellen als Editorial Officer (f/m/d) beträgt 55.000,00 EUR br...