Editor and Content Strategist

🇺🇸 Normal, IL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $57K 💻 Other 🗓️ April 22nd, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Illinois State University is hiring an Editor and Content Strategist. This role involves editing and writing for the University's communications, leading the premier research publication Redbird Scholar, collaborating on the flagship podcast, and managing communication projects to ensure timely, high-quality outputs that reflect the University's excellence.

Highlights

Lead the University's flagship research publication, Redbird Scholar, and collaborate on the main podcast.
Produce, edit, and ensure high-quality written content for University communications.
Requires strong feature writing, copy-editing skills, and familiarity with Associated Press style.
Five years of professional editing or writing experience and three years overseeing a publication.
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, or a related field.
Preferred skills include SEO, web analytics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Word, and multimedia knowledge.
Annual salary set at $57,000.
Must be able to work within a committee structure and manage multiple client projects.
Core work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional after-hours requirements.
Responsible for ensuring all projects meet deadlines and maintain the University's standards for quality.