Program Assistant Director of Editorial Services

About the Role

The Assistant Director of Editorial Services (Program) provides writing, editing, proofreading, and project management of assigned print and digital communications and marketing copy for The University of Texas at Arlington. This individual develops, produces, and/or supports development of high-quality internal and external print, digital, and multimedia communications for key audiences that include prospective students, current students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, peer institutions, friends, and the public. This individual will be involved in the creation and production of upwards of 500 individual projects per year.

Responsibilities

• Develops communications and marketing strategies, content outlines, and relevant editorial content for a wide range of print and digital communications.
• Coordinates and collaborates with writers, marketers, designers, photographers, and other colleagues from MME and University Advancement to develop ideas and execute concepts for print and electronic communications that meet the highest standards of excellence. Frequent partners include the Office of Enrollment Management, Office of Government Relations, Department of Development, Office of Research and Innovation, and Division of Student Affairs.
• Develops, writes, and edits compelling content, such as brochures, branded materials, ads, website copy, video scripts, email newsletters, podcasts, etc., that informs and motivates key audiences and supports the University’s mission.
• Develops, writes, and edits editorial content for high-quality, high-profile print and electronic communications. Key projects include but are not limited to UTA Magazine, Inquiry Magazine, UTA Engineer Magazine, UTA Health Magazine, and annual reports.
• Conducts interviews with faculty, staff, alumni, donors, friends, students, etc., and secures necessary approvals internally and externally to support and enhance editorial content. Independently conducts necessary background research and fact checking. Ensures accuracy and quality control at every point during the production process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, public relations, communications, marketing, or a related field and three (3) years of relevant experience in print and electronic communications, including direct experience writing and editing, as well as a working knowledge of design, photography, and production; OR seven (7) years of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in publications, communications, journalism, or other writing-heavy fields.
• Experience with publishing and editing written content.
• Positive, collegial, and collaborative work style.
• Experience in project management of concurrent projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Skills

• Exceptional writing/editing skills, including the ability to shape and improve content for multiple target audiences and repackage materials for multiple uses.
• High degree of creativity.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of AP Style.
• Accuracy in the creation, collection, and dissemination of information, and proficiency in all phases of work performed.
• Proficient in use of office technology, including Microsoft Word, Adobe Creative Suite software, email, and the internet.
• Knowledge of standard media reproduction and electronic publishing techniques.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday; 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM.
• Hybrid eligibility: three (3) days in office, two (2) days remote.
• Essential position; may be required to report during campus emergencies.
• 10% travel.
• Requires occasional evening or weekend hours.

Pay

The annual salary for this position ranges from $62,000 to $74,000.

Benefits

Position is benefits eligible. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees at the University.

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About the University

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work.

With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023).

With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy. UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university’s strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community.