News Content Manager, University Communications

About the role

Join a creative and collaborative office that plays a key role advancing the reputation of one of the nation’s top public research universities. This full-time opening focuses on spotlighting UB’s research and helping the University at Buffalo tell its story to Western New York, the nation, and the world.

Primary Duties

• Writing and strategically sharing accurate and timely news content – specifically, news releases, faculty expert tip sheets and multimedia content – for external and internal audiences.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Comfortable working across multiple digital platforms and content formats.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn and adapt as audience behaviors, communication tools and industry best practices evolve.

Qualifications

• Experience writing and sharing news content.
• Knowledge of digital media, technology and communications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Skills

• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with digital media and software programs.

Benefits

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Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

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

About University Communications

Under 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. UC’s 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.