Communications Writer Job Rock Springs area,Wyoming USA,Creative Arts/Media

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At Western Wyoming Community College, one of America’s leading junior colleges, we believe employees are our most valuable resource. We pride ourselves on our inclusive, growth-focused culture and our exceptional benefits package. For full-time employees, here are a few of the amazing benefits we offer:

Employer paid contribution of 9.37% to your retirement plan with no waiting period.
We cover 82% of costs related to health, dental and life insurance.
Generous leave time to support your work/life balance with paid holidays, sick leave and vacation time, 3 personal days, and two weeks off over Christmas break! Not to mention, you get time off at Spring Break and Friday’s off in the summer.
Have you ever wanted to take an art class? Interested in exploring entrepreneurship?
FREE
tuition for you, your spouse, and your dependents makes this dream a reality.
Access to amenities like our Children’s Center, Hay Library, aquatic center, fitness center, theatre and more.
When adventure calls, head out to the Flaming Gorge Reservoir, take a hike around Mustang Loop, surf the local sand dunes, or jump in the car and travel to Salt Lake City, Jackson Hole, or Laramie. For a map of our area, and links to activities and places, view westernwyoming.edu/outsider.

See where your career can take you when you come run with the Mustangs!

The Communications Writer is a critical contributor to Western’s College-wide communications and marketing efforts. The Writer produces clear, compelling, and brand-aligned written content that enhances awareness of Western’s programs, services, events, and accomplishments. This individual ensures that Western’s story is told accurately, consistently, and creatively across multiple channels—including the website, blog, newsletters, print materials, and digital platforms.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR WHICH THIS INDIVIDUAL IS ACCOUNTABLE

Writes, edits, and proofs high-quality content for internal and external audiences, including news stories, feature articles, blog posts, student and faculty spotlights, webpages, marketing collateral, advertising, talking points, and scripts.

Develops compelling headlines, body copy and calls-to-action for a consistent editorial voice aligned with Western’s brand standards and value propositions.

Writes and distributes news stories featuring academic programs, student achievements, faculty expertise, and community partnerships.

Maintains the College’s editorial calendar, ensuring content is planned, scheduled, and delivered to support key initiatives, events, and enrollment cycles including college profile pages internally and externally.

Supports the President’s Office by drafting written materials such as statements, remarks, message points, internal memos, and other communications as directed.

Manages and cultivates good working relationships with media and Outreach Centers which result in appropriate media coverage of the College.

Creates and manages content for the College blog, including sourcing submissions, editing drafts, and increasing readership and engagement.

Supports the Public Information Officer in building and updating the Emergency Planning Manual and safety communications.

Conducts interviews with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners to gather quotes, stories, and human-interest narratives.

Assists the Community Relations office with coordinating a variety of special promotional activities and college events.

Keeps abreast of innovative and effective public information tactics implemented by other community colleges, google alerts, organizations and businesses and actively engages in professional development and educational activities designed to increase job knowledge and performance.

Adheres to college marketing standards, policies and procedures.

All responsibilities are performed in accordance with college policies.

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