"Media Communications Specialist"

Position Information

UC Riverside's Campus Business Services is recruiting for a Media Communications Specialist. The full salary range for the Media Communications Specialist is $75,900 - $137,300 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $91,250 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Under the direction of the Director of Campus Business Services, the Media Communications Specialist manages the non-print/digital elements of a broad 'omnichannel' marketing program for Auxiliary Services. Working with other internal campus partners such as writers, designers, technical staff, external experts and a range of university clients, this position will update and maintain the digital assets, including websites, public-facing display screens (R'Talk), e-mail communication, and R'Space/R'Web ads. The Media Communications Specialist will assist Auxiliary Services department staff with social media strategies and content. The incumbent will also pursue new digital communication channels on campus and in the surrounding community. This position serves Auxiliary Services clients, including (but not limited to) Housing, Dining & Hospitality Services, Transportation Services, Early Childhood Services, Campus Business Services, and Auxiliary Budget & Finance, along with other university departments who contract for services. The position works collaboratively with other UCR department marketing programs. The Media Communications Specialist will assist in the evaluation and research for projects related to effective marketing programs and processes; brand development, new media design, photography and strategic planning. This position must have knowledge of, adhere to, and enforce University, and department policies, protocol and marketing trends.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required

Experience Requirements

• 4 - 7 years of related experience. Required
• Experience in graphic design, marketing and/or web design and development. Required
• Experience navigating and posting to social media sites including, but not limited to Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Tumblr, Flickr and Pinterest. Required
• Experience as a photographer, including lighting, composition, retouching, photo-illustration, photo-manipulation and photo editing. Preferred
• Experience working with website Content Management Systems (such as Drupal or WordPress), web authoring and development tools and working knowledge of web coding schemes, including HTML5 and CCS. Preferred
• Experience creating and editing short videos and animated graphics, using such software as Adobe Premiere and Adobe AfterEffects. Preferred

Special Conditions

• Hired candidate must successfully pass a background check through the U.S. Department of Justice. Required

Minimum Requirements

• Knowledge of all aspects of communications, including strategic planning for various media venues, technical aspects and requirements of various venues, and most appropriate and effective applications.
• Knowledge and understanding of technical applications to effectively direct technical staff, or personally perform technical work, including design concepts, various media, and applications.
• Solid skills to create, develop, and implement comprehensive long and short term strategic communications plans.
• Knowledge and skills to advise and consult with management to ensure delivery of the desired message to the target and/or broad general audiences.
• Solid written, verbal, interpersonal communications, active listening and political acumen skills.
• Knowledge of location protocols and channels for communication internally and externally.
• Ability to work in a deadline-oriented environment; to display self-discipline to organize, plan and prioritize and meet goals given by deadlines; manage multiple projects at the same time while maintaining high quality.
• Knowledge of printing process and related production activities, including file preparation and output, prepress and print requirements.
• Knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts.
• Knowledge of current social media platforms and strategies.
• Knowledge of both Mac and Microsoft platforms using Adobe Creative Suite design software (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and other graphics applications, web applications, and interactive-development tools (e.g. Acrobat, Flash and HTML).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the organization, its achievements, mission, vision, goals, policies, practices, infrastructure, and a strong knowledge of current affairs, and issues in higher education and/or health sciences.
• Knowledge of basic photography and videography using DSLR camera.

Job Description Details

Generic Scope

Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Custom Scope

Independently oversees a comprehensive communications program for a unit or school with moderately complex communications requirements. The communications program usually includes written, visual, digital and electronic communications. Works with management to develop and execute organizational communication and market branding strategy. Designs and implements information campaigns.

Department Custom Scope

Under the direction of the Director of Campus Business Services, the Media Communications Specialist manages the non-print/digital elements of a broad 'omnichannel' marketing program for Auxiliary Services. Working with other internal campus partners such as writers, designers, technical staff, external experts and a range of university clients, this position will update and maintain the digital assets, including websites, public-facing display screens (R'Talk), e-mail communication, and R'Space/R'Web ads. The Media Communications Specialist will assist Auxiliary Services department staff with social media strategies and content. The incumbent will also pursue new digital communication channels on campus and in the surrounding community. This position serves Auxiliary Services clients, including (but not limited to) Housing, Dining & Hospitality Services, Transportation Services, Early Childhood Services, Campus Business Services, and Auxiliary Budget & Finance, along with other university departments who contract for services. The position works collaboratively with other UCR department marketing programs. The Media Communications Specialist will assist in the evaluation and research for projects related to effective marketing programs and processes; brand development, new media design, photography and strategic planning. This position must have knowledge of, adhere to, and enforce University, and department policies, protocol and marketing trends.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages comprehensive communications programs, including written, visual, digital, and electronic communications. 10%

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