Writer for University Communications

About the role

The university seeks a full‑time Writer to produce clear, engaging, and accurate content for a wide range of internal and external communications. Working on‑site in Santiago, you will translate complex academic initiatives into accessible narratives for diverse audiences.

Key responsibilities

• Research topics related to university initiatives and programs.
• Interview faculty, staff, and students to gather information.
• Write and edit articles, reports, website copy, brochures, and internal announcements.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative units to ensure alignment with institutional values.
• Review and revise materials for consistency, tone, and quality.
• Meet editorial deadlines and contribute ideas for new stories and formats.

Required profile

• Strong writing and editing abilities for academic and institutional audiences.
• Experience in research, information gathering, and interviewing subject‑matter experts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Literature, or a related field; higher‑education experience is a plus.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; Spanish proficiency is advantageous.
• Commitment to inclusive, non‑discriminatory communication.

Required skills

• Proofreading and quality‑assurance of written materials.
• Use of digital content‑creation tools.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) or web publishing platforms.