Looking for job opportunities in and around Chicago in professional writing? Students and alumni of the MA in WRD program might be interested in the current, local listings below. Stay tuned tomorrow for more job listings for teaching writing!
Instructional Designer | Agate Development
“Educational content development company seeks an entry-level instructional designer (0 to 5 years work experience) to design and develop course content built from aligned textbooks for an online Bachelors of Health Administration university program. This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate with a degree in instructional design, instructional design/technology, curriculum and development, education, or similar.”
Media Relations and Digital Content Officer | The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
“The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization that provides insight on critical global issues, advances policy solutions, and fosters dialogue on what is happening in the world and why it matters to people in Chicago, the United States, and around the globe.
Reporting to the assistant director of digital content and media, the media relations and digital content officer is responsible for engaging the media and building relationships with local, national, and international reporters, editors, and commentators.”
Development & Communications Manager | The Family Institute at Northwestern University
“Since the 1960s, The Family Institute at Northwestern University has been committed to strengthening and healing families and individuals from all walks of life through clinical service, education and research. The Development and Communications Manager is an integral member of the External Relations team.
[Candidates will:] Develop content, design and implement a variety of strategic messaging initiatives including, but not limited, to e-mails, newsletters, brochures, social media, website and other digital communications, in alignment with brand guidelines and incorporating proper tone and style to ensure the engagement of multiple key target audiences”
Advancement Communications Manager | Chicago Shakespeare Theater
“This position works to support the full spectrum of donor engagement efforts (cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship) and key focus areas include communication plans for direct mail, online communications, brochures, presentations, and reports. A successful candidate will have experience creating content, managing production, working with internal and external partners, maintaining project deadlines, analyzing costs and returns, and upholding consistent editorial standards.”
Communications Associate | Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation
“CAASE is a feminist organization, committed to ending all forms of sexual exploitation including specifically sexual assault and prostitution. Reporting to the Communications Manager, and serving as an integral member of the administrative team at CAASE , the Communications Associate serves to create and execute strategic communications in support of CAASE’s mission to end sexual harm. The position has primary responsibility for managing digital channels to increase public and potential client awareness of and support for CAASE programs and services.”