"University Communications Specialist - Editorial Services"

Job Summary

The University Communications Specialist - Editorial Services creates engaging content and messages for a variety of platforms to tell the University story. Support University marketing and communications efforts.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit stories, press releases and other content for media and public relations efforts, the university magazine, marketing, and other university promotional materials including publications, brochures, websites, ads and other printed and digital materials
• Establish and maintain relationships with administrators, faculty, staff and students for news gathering and source development
• Coordinate photography, videography and design for a wide variety of publications and other sources (i.e., web, social media, news)
• Manage and develop writing projects, presentations and speeches
• Support planning, development and coordination of both internal and external communications projects
• Assist various units and departments in creating and delivering news and information to internal and external populations

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

• Three (3) or more years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• Established portfolio of writing experience
• Experience with coordinating videography, photography and other creative services

Proposed Salary

$23.16 per hour

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Schedule of Availability
• Two (2) - Three (3) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Abilities

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to effectively multi-task
• Demonstrated ability to write for different platforms and audiences

Knowledge

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

Skills

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Attentive to detail
• Proven proficiency with writing and editing media material