Professional Editor/Writer

Company: Austin Peay State University
Location: Clarksville
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Position Summary The overall goal of the APSU Office of Public Relations and Marketing is to enhance and advance the image of the University throughout the state and region. Our primary focus is in the areas of recruitment marketing, fundraising, university image and voice. The Professional Editor/Writer reports to the Assistant Director for Public Relations and Marketing, a division of the Vice President for Advancement, Communication and Strategic Initiatives. This position also serves as the lead technical editor for the department and assigns or supervises the work of others, including student and graduate assistants. This position serves as part of a creative team to produce copy for various public relations and marketing efforts, both printed and electronic, ensuring all writing is thoroughly and accurately edited to eliminate errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation and syntax. In addition to the above duties, this will include the preparation, rewriting and editing of copy to improve public relations and marketing projects. Additionally, the Professional Editor/Writer plans the contents of publications according to the publication’s style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements, in addition to verifying facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources. Essential Functions o Excellent writing and technical editing skills. o Good organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines. o Thorough knowledge and ability to write press releases. o Ability to write creative marketing copy. o Knowledgeable in “The Associated Press Stylebook” rules. o Ability to interview alumni while representing the University in a highly professional manner. o Ability to efficiently operate a personal computer (MacIntosh environment) and associated software (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.). o Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately. o Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information. o Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public. o Ability to detect and correct grammatical and spelling errors in written correspondence. o Ability to maintain files accurately, in paper and in software programs. o Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Keywords: Austin Peay State University, Owensboro , Professional Editor/Writer, PR / Public Relations , Clarksville, Kentucky