Proactively working with regional, national and international
news media to help build UB's reputation as a top public research
university that's committed to educational excellence, cutting-edge
research and community service.
Utilizing software programs to post and disseminate news
content, maintain and improve UB websites, monitor news media, and
other duties.
Acting as a trusted advisor to deans, professors, students and
other members of the university community.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who keeps close tabs on
local, national and international news, as well as the rapidly
evolving digital media, technology and communications landscape.
They will be comfortable working across multiple digital platforms
and content formats and demonstrate a willingness to learn and
adapt as audience behaviors, communication tools and industry best
practices evolve.
This is an on-campus position with the option for a hybrid work
modality, subject to
university policy.
About University CommunicationsUnder the Vice
President for Communications, the
Division
of University Communications (UC) is responsible for
providing strategic leadership for institutional communications
initiatives and practices, including internal communications,
issues management, marketing and branding, trademarks and
licensing, visual and editorial storytelling, crisis
communications, and media relations for the University at Buffalo.
UC is highly visible, and its communications products are the
public face of the university for many audiences. University
Communications' activities are closely aligned with the strategic
priorities and mission of the university and are focused on five
primary objectives:
- Strengthen and amplify UB's global reputation as one of the
nation's leading public research universities, increasing awareness
and understanding of that distinction among key audiences.
- Build pride, affinity, and engagement within the university
community in support of UB's leadership priorities.
- Protect and safeguard UB's reputation and operational
continuity through proactive issues management and effective crisis
communications.
- Increase awareness and consideration among prospective students
and families by positioning UB as an exceptional choice for
talented students seeking opportunity at a leading public research
university.
- Promote a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive university
culture and environment.
UC strives to integrate and align communications vehicles and
associated disciplines, and provide strategic direction and
best-practice counsel for communicators across the university,
calling for a continual need to improve efficiency and
effectiveness within the organization and across institutional
channels.
Learn more:
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes
all to apply including veterans and individuals with
disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 3 years of full-time experience as a professional communicator
in higher-education, agency, corporate, nonprofit or news media
settings
- Significant experience developing content for news and web
communications, researching stories, and interviewing subjects
- Must have significant writing experience, experience with web
technologies, and excellent oral and written communication
skills
- Experience working strategically and independently.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred major or concentration: Journalism, English,
Communications, or Public Relations
Physical Demands
Salary Range
$66,000 - $72,500
Special Instructions Summary
Please submit
three professional writing samples
that best represent your range.
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Nancy Varner
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Business Office Manager
Contact's Email: njvarner@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-4609
Posting Dates
Posted: 07/30/2026
Deadline for Applicants:
Date to be filled: 11/09/2026
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