Communications Associate

University of Oregon•Eugene, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The School of Computer & Data Sciences (SCDS) Communications Associate represents SCDS on multiple public-facing platforms and will provide a wide range of services and support for SCDS. The Associate creates, identifies, writes, edits, and publishes content to promote public awareness of SCDS, its departments, and programs, in alignment with the school’s strategic goals. In addition to content creation, the Communications Associate creates, implements, and tracks the performance of content for multiple varied mediums to meet the goals of the school’s strategic communications plan through unified messaging. This position also creates and manages the SCDS photo and video repository and brand library, overseeing the creation of new visual assets and ensuring that faculty, staff, and members of the media have access to them. This position collaborates with members of the CAS communications team to coordinate web-based social media material with other marketing efforts, and identify areas of strategic opportunity for content creation and external communications. This position will require building a solid knowledge of the University of Oregon graphic/grammar/branding style standards, as well as exercising independent judgment. In conjunction with SCDS leadership and College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) Communications, the position makes decisions that will impact public perception of SCDS. The position will report to the Senior Director of CAS Communications and work in close collaboration with the SCDS Executive Director and other members of SCDS. The Associate will be an extension of the CAS Comms Team, which will provide guidance, comms developmental support and resources (cameras, WRIKE, software, etc.) for the position.

Requirements

Three (3) years’ experience in gathering information, writing/producing materials, presenting information to the public and public relations.
One (1) year of this experience must have included responsibility for the press releases and interaction with the news media.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in writing and design.
Familiarity with social media best practices and trends across platforms.
Ability to assimilate complex, technical information and write or create content for a variety of audiences and channels.
Ability to think strategically to position important stories and content.
Ability to represent SCDS in a consistently courteous, knowledgeable, and appropriate manner.
Ability to select, acquire, and manage content, including shooting and editing photos for use online.
Ability to work with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds in an inclusive, welcoming environment.
Ability to effectively interact with senior management and be part of a matrixed team.

Nice To Haves

Experience with higher education marketing and/or development writing.
Experience communicating about technology and/or scientific research.
Experience with project management and communications and editing workflows.
Knowledge of Internet and social media technologies, as well as print, web, and other media accessibility requirements.
Experience with Drupal and Word Press ideal.
Experience with photography and videography including basic editing and production.
Experience with graphic design programs such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

Creates, identifies, writes, edits, and publishes content to promote public awareness of SCDS, its departments, and programs.
Creates, implements, and tracks the performance of content for multiple varied mediums to meet the goals of the school’s strategic communications plan through unified messaging.
Creates and manages the SCDS photo and video repository and brand library.
Oversees the creation of new visual assets and ensures that faculty, staff, and members of the media have access to them.
Collaborates with members of the CAS communications team to coordinate web-based social media material with other marketing efforts.
Identifies areas of strategic opportunity for content creation and external communications.
Builds a solid knowledge of the University of Oregon graphic/grammar/branding style standards.
Exercises independent judgment in conjunction with SCDS leadership and College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) Communications to make decisions that will impact public perception of SCDS.