Chief Storyteller

Hiring Department

Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business

Job Description

The Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business at the University of Missouri seeks a talented and creative chief storyteller.

The college’s chief storyteller generates, or oversees the generation of, content for a wide variety of outlets to share the college’s good news, including its social media accounts, website, newsletters, campus collaborations, department-level publications, and more. This professional must be creative, nimble with technology, capable of making connections, and able to grasp the big picture.

Our chief storyteller supports every single segment of the college – engaging all stakeholders, seeking to connect prospective and current students, alumni, friends, donors, faculty, staff, campus collaborators and members of the business community to our college – elevating our collective good work by sharing our stories.

Specific duties include:

  • Creating content for the college, including news items, feature stories, reports and communications support for the college leadership team, ensuring that written content follows AP and MU Style as appropriate.
  • Developing communications plans for the college’s marketing and communications department and for large-scale college initiatives.
  • Supporting the college’s social media efforts through photography and videography, and maintaining awareness of current trends in social media.
  • Supporting content on the college website, ensuring that it is current, dynamic and meets university and industry standards.
  • Identifying emerging technologies and industry trends and applying them to the college’s marketing and communications efforts.
  • Providing support for other members of the marketing and communications team in areas including graphic design and photography.
  • Collaborating with college, campus and industry partners to ensure maximum outcome for the efforts of the marketing and communications team.

Salary

Salary Range: $50,367.00 – $70,880.00 anually
GGS Grade: 010
University Title: Senior Strategic Communications Associate

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Shift

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F, with nights and weekends on occasion as needed

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Application Materials

Applicants should submit a university application, resume, cover letter and three writing samples.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-7976.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

Know Your Rights

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Job Category
Media, PR and Communications
Job Type
Full Time/Permanent
Salary
USD 50,367.00 - 70,880.00 per year
Country
United States
City
Columbia
Career Level
unspecified
Company
University of Missouri
JOB SOURCE
https://erecruit.umsystem.edu/psc/tamext/COLUM/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&SiteId=6&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=6&JobOpeningId=47977&PostingSeq=1