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Posted Job Title

Temporary Communication Specialist

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

The Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law (CERL), affiliated with the Annenberg Public Policy Center at Penn, is a non-partisan interdisciplinary institute dedicated to preserving and promoting ethics and the rule of law in national security, warfare, and democratic governance. CERL draws from the study of law, philosophy, and ethics to answer the difficult questions that arise in domestic and transnational crises and conflicts.

This role is responsible for the development of strategy and the tactical creation and implementation of content for CERL’s website, social media platforms, and mailing list subscribers, integrated with the wider objectives of CERL’s communications objectives.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with key faculty and staff to support and communicate initiatives and program efforts, including public events, blog postings, reports, and media engagement.

• Assist in developing marketing goals and strategic communications initiatives to raise visibility of CERL.

• Oversee the creation of materials, including but not limited to promo copy for events and papers/reports, ancillary content such as photos, links, Twitter handles, etc., CERL’s annual report, and other informational pieces as needed.

• Edit blog posts for CERL’s The Rule of Law Post and other write-ups, conference reports, and substantive-based materials.

• Oversee maintenance of email distribution lists and distribution of newsletters.

• Oversee website and social media content, in support of key events and initiatives.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Position length

This is a temporary position with an end date of August 15, 2024.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

• Familiarity with WordPress, Mailchimp, and Eventbrite preferred.

Application instructions

Required:

• CV

• Cover letter

• Writing samples

​(Clicking the “upload” button at the bottom of the My Experience page in the application process will allow you to attach multiple documents.)

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Annenberg School for Communication

Pay Range

$7.25 - $40.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

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