Content & Storytelling Specialist presso Stephens College

Description

Stephens College seeks a versatile and creative Content and Storytelling Specialist to serve as a key member of our small but dynamic Marketing and Communications team. This role emphasizes writing and storytelling while blending in visual content creation, digital engagement, and project coordination—helping to showcase the vibrancy of our campus and community. 

The Content and Storytelling Specialist will research, write, and edit compelling stories across multiple platforms, including news releases, student and alumni spotlights, web features, email campaigns, and social media. The role also supports visual storytelling through basic photo/video content, ensuring every message reflects the Stephens brand voice. The ideal candidate is collaborative, curious, and passionate about elevating the authentic stories of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. 

Key Responsibilities:

Storytelling & Writing 

• Research, write, and edit content for web pages, feature stories, student and alumni spotlights, news releases, email campaigns, and social media posts. 
• Ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency with Stephens’ brand voice and style. 
• Develop story ideas in collaboration with campus partners and Marketing colleagues. 
• Create content that highlights Stephens’ distinctiveness, mission, and community impact. 

Digital & Social Media Support 

• Collaborate with the New Media Strategist to publish content across social platforms. 
• Draft captions, posts, and campaigns tailored to different audiences. 
• Monitor engagement and suggest creative ways to amplify storytelling through digital channels. 

Content Creation (Visual Support) 

• Capture and edit photos or short videos of campus life, academic programs, and events as needed to complement written content. 
• Organize and maintain photo, video, and written content assets. 

Project Coordination 

• Help manage marketing requests and content calendars to ensure timely delivery. 
• Partner with faculty, staff, and students to gather stories and supporting assets. 
• Provide creative support during events, including live coverage when appropriate. 

Analytics & Reporting 

• Track and report on content performance across web, email, and social channels. 
• Use insights to refine storytelling approaches and audience engagement. 

Requirements

Required 

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field—or equivalent experience. 
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with an eye for engaging storytelling. 
• Working knowledge of digital and social media platforms. 
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. 

Preferred 

• Experience with basic photo and video production (shooting and editing). 
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud or similar design tools. 
• Experience with content management systems (CMS) and email marketing platforms. 
• Prior work in higher education, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations. 

Personal Qualities 

• A storyteller at heart, with a knack for bringing voices and experiences to life. 
• Flexible and collaborative “utility player” who thrives on variety. 
• Organized, resourceful, and solutions-oriented. 
• Creative thinker who sees stories everywhere and knows how to connect them to audiences. 

Founded in 1833, Stephens College is the second-oldest women's college in the United States, dedicated to providing innovative, experiential, and career-focused education across various disciplines. Located in Columbia, Missouri, Stephens College continues to be a leader in women's education, fostering a community where students are empowered to lead, innovate, and excel. The college also provides flexible, co-educational master’s degrees and certificates for working professionals, and is home to the co-educational Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College.

Ranked (over and over again) as one of the best college towns in America, Columbia, Missouri, is home to 36,000+ college students and 118,000 residents. Columbia — conveniently located approximately 100 miles from both Kansas City and St. Louis — has it all: big-time college sports, film, music and arts festivals, a high-energy arts community, amazing recreation, and a great downtown with lots of places to eat, shop, snack and check out the latest bands. The Columbia community offers outstanding health care options, as well as excellent educational opportunities for every level of student (including our own Children’s School).

Be a part of this amazing community of innovative thinkers, doers and dreamers.

Stephens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit and employ qualified personnel without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran.