Writer II

About the role

Has overall responsibility for developing, writing and editing materials for a University publication (U of H) or function (s).

Disseminates material about university research, academics, activities, events and awards.

Creates and plans thematic issues of university features magazine.

Assigns, directs and edits in-house and freelance magazine feature articles.

Conceives, researches and writes feature articles for a university feature magazine, including photo and illustration planning.

Consults with and directs designer and photographer on overall design, execution and production of magazine, mailing/distribution, and targeting of specific audiences for special marketing and promotion of the university through feature magazine.

Maintains regular contact with university and college administrators concerning ongoing academic and related programs;

Maintains regular contact with college faculty concerning ongoing research, teaching and service.

Consults with administrators and faculty members concerning the composition of statements and related communications.

Research university programs for potential story ideas to generate public interest and identifies appropriate outlets for specific story interests.

Responsibilities

• Develops, writes and edits materials for a University publication (U of H) or function (s).
• Disseminates material about university research, academics, activities, events and awards.
• Creates and plans thematic issues of university features magazine.
• Assigns, directs and edits in-house and freelance magazine feature articles.
• Conceives, researches and writes feature articles for a university feature magazine, including photo and illustration planning.
• Consults with and directs designer and photographer on overall design, execution and production of magazine, mailing/distribution, and targeting of specific audiences for special marketing and promotion of the university through feature magazine.
• Maintains regular contact with university and college administrators concerning ongoing academic and related programs;
• Maintains regular contact with college faculty concerning ongoing research, teaching and service.
• Consults with administrators and faculty members concerning the composition of statements and related communications.
• Research university programs for potential story ideas to generate public interest and identifies appropriate outlets for specific story interests.

Requirements

• A thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline;
• Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4-year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed;
• Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience;
• The Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience;
• The Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.

Qualifications

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Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

Commensurate with Experience/Education

Schedule

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Pay

Commensurate with Experience/Education

Schedule

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Application Instructions

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions.

Criminal History Check

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.