Communications and Editorial Manager

Brief Summary of Job Duties

In consultation with the Marketing and Publications Director for the College of Engineering (COE), the communications and editorial specialist is responsible for copywriting, editing, writing, and distributing written materials for internal and external communications. The individual Conceptualizes, writes and prepares scientific press releases, print and electronic advertisements, news releases and announcements, social media messages, as well as messages written on behalf to he dean or other UCSB administrators or faculty. This person is also responsible for determining the production schedule and outline contents of the colleges publications, whether it is Convergence magazine, brochures, or printed or emailed newsletters. The individual provides the above mentioned professional services for the college and its departments, programs, centers, institutes, faculty, staff, and researchers.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in journalism, communication or marketing or related experience
• 4-6 years of experience in written communication or public relations functions.
• 1-3 years Prior experience and demonstrated ability of scientific writing for the lay audience.
• 1-3 years Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, FileMaker Pro and PowerPoint).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and successful work history in writing clearly for news organizations, education institutions, and/or in general marketing publications, web and social media outlets.
• Copywriting and editing expertise.
• Polished presentation and interpersonal skills required.
• Must be a creative problem solver, results oriented, and able to produce high-quality material is a short period of time.
• Must have an overall understanding of communication and marketing strategy and an ability to partner at all levels and collaborate with others across units, departments and colleges.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with faculty and scientists, and as part of a team in which everyone brings their unique strength and talent to the table.
• Must have a passion and vision to produce powerful and exciting stories about engineering and the sciences.
• Experience scheduling, organizing, and producing large-scale printed materials, such as a magazine.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Occasional evening and weekend work hours.
• Satisfactory criminal history background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Special Instructions

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

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Benefits

Full Benefits

Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Special Instructions

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

UC Vaccination Programs Policy

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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