News Content Manager, University Communications

Ready to join a creative and collaborative office that plays a key role advancing the reputation of one of the nation's top public research universities? The News Content Manager in University Communications will work with some of the world's top scholars, awe-inspiring students, and deeply committed administrators and staff members to help the University at Buffalo tell its story to Western New York, the nation, and the world. This role focuses on spotlighting how UB's research—everything from health sciences and urban planning to AI and other scientific advancements—is helping to solve some of the world's most pressing challenges.

About the role

Under the Vice President for Communications, the Division of University Communications (UC) provides strategic leadership for institutional communications initiatives, including internal communications, issues management, marketing and branding, trademarks and licensing, visual and editorial storytelling, crisis communications, and media relations. UC is highly visible, and its communications products serve as the public face of the university for many audiences. Activities align closely with UB’s strategic priorities and mission, focusing on five primary objectives:

• Strengthen and amplify UB's global reputation as one of the nation's leading public research universities, increasing awareness 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.
• Promote a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive university culture and environment.

UC integrates and aligns communications vehicles and disciplines, providing strategic direction and best-practice counsel for communicators across the university.

Responsibilities

• Write and strategically share accurate and timely news content—including news releases, faculty expert tip sheets, and multimedia content—for external and internal audiences.
• Proactively engage with regional, national, and international news media to build UB's reputation as a top public research university committed to educational excellence, cutting-edge research, and community service.
• Utilize software programs to post and disseminate news content, maintain and improve UB websites, monitor news media, and perform other related duties.
• Act as a trusted advisor to deans, professors, students, and other members of the university community.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who stays informed about local, national, and international news, as well as the evolving digital media, technology, and communications landscape. They will be comfortable working across multiple digital platforms and content formats and demonstrate adaptability as audience behaviors, tools, and best practices evolve.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Three 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.
• Strong writing experience, proficiency with web technologies, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work strategically and independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred major or concentration: Journalism, English, Communications, or Public Relations.

Benefits

Our benefits prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life as part of the University at Buffalo community.

Pay

$66,000 - $72,500

Schedule

This is an on-campus position with the option for a hybrid work modality, subject to university policy.