Attorney in Philadelphia, PA

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Philadelphia, PA

Attorney in Philadelphia, PA

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Min 7 yrs required

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SEO Friendly Job Title: Senior Writer, Office of Communications

H1: Join the Reputed Firm of University of Pennsylvania as a Senior Writer

H2: Develop High-Quality Content for the Law School's Office of Communications

University of Pennsylvania Overview:

- Largest private employer in Philadelphia
- World-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation
- Consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the annual . News & World Report survey
- 12 highly-regarded schools with opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education
- Distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning
- Ranked nationally as one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes in 2023

Job Description Summary:

- Join the prestigious University of Pennsylvania as a Senior Writer in the Office of Communications
- Opportunity to work in a unique and collaborative environment at the Law School
- Contribute to the institution's overall vision and goals through high-quality content creation
- Responsible for maintaining consistency with the University's editorial standards

Key Responsibilities:

- Content Development and Management:
- Generate ideas and strategies for long-term and short-term communications initiatives
- Write engaging content aligned with institutional priorities and editorial standards
- Oversee premium publications and collaborate with departments and senior leadership
- Translate complex legal scholarship into digestible and accurate content

- Editor of the Journal:
- Lead the editorial process for the Law School's publication
- Collaborate with faculty, alumni, and other contributors to gather content
- Partner with designers and photographers to produce visually engaging and cohesive publication
- Integrate journal content across digital platforms to expand reach and engagement

- Social Media Strategy and Content:
- Develop and oversee the Law School's social media strategy
- Write on-brand copy and create ideas for social media content
- Collaborate with designers and digital specialists for visually compelling assets
- Maintain consistent voice and tone for audience engagement

- Editing and Optimization:
- Review and edit articles, reports, and other content for accuracy and alignment with editorial standards
- Manage text refinement for implementation by designers

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree required, JD or related advanced degree preferred
- Understanding of complex legal topics
- Minimum of seven years of professional writing experience
- Experience collaborating with senior-level administrators or executives
- Exceptional writing ability with proven experience in conveying complex subject matter
- Ability to work collegially and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Sense of humor is a plus

Equal Opportunity Statement:

- The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer
- Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law
- This includes not discriminating on the basis of ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, and military status as required by the American Bar Association Standard 205

Job Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department/School: Law School

Salary Range: $61, - $110, Annual Rate

University Benefits:

- Comprehensive healthcare, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Exceptional tuition benefits for employees and their families at Penn and other institutions
- Generous retirement plans with a variety of investment options
- Substantial time away from work for personal needs
- Long-term care insurance for faculty and staff and eligible family members
- Wellness and work-life resources
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Access to University resources, cultural and recreational activities, and discounts on goods and services
- Flexible work options for a better work-life balance
- Penn Home Ownership Services for eligible employees interested in buying a home or residing in West Philadelphia
- Adoption assistance for eligible employees on qualified expenses for up to two adoptions in the household

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