Communications Writer (Remote)

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SASA is looking for a Communications Writer to assist in writing social media posts, blurbs, ads, newsletters, press releases, news articles, and other general forms of communication SASA will share with its quickly growing external network.

This is a volunteer (unpaid) position to assist with drafting and editing SASA’s external communication and marketing materials targeted at our inter-organizational relationships and Ancient Studies news outlets.

This position is a part of the Communications Team. The candidate will be in charge of composing and editing communications we send to our partners for them to share, press releases on major SASA developments, and articles on SASA for relevant news outlets. The Communications Writer will also be responsible for staying in contact with SASA teams in order to know what updates we need to send out. Additionally, the Communications Writer will work closely with the Press Liaison, who is responsible for keeping track of when we need to send out external materials.

Thi s position is most well-suited to candidates with prior experience in some form of public writing and marketing.

Expected hours: 10 per week

All work is done remotely.

Responsibilities :

• Writing and editing a wide range of materials for public dissemination styled appropriately for different contexts
• Monitoring developments in other SASA Teams to write about
• Coordinating with other teams for their public communications needs
• Working with the Inter-Organizational/Press Liaison to meet deadlines

Necessary skills:

• Demonstrated, well-developed writing skills in multiple marketing-related and journalistic writing styles
• Ability to work remotely
• Organized - attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential and open communication with management
• Ability to juggle multiple and changing priorities with little or no guidance

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to daviddanzig@saveancientstudies.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, beginning 8/7/2021. We aim to have this position filled no later than 9/15/2021.